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Marlborough, 



MASSACHUSETTS, 



Burial Ground Inscriptions 

OLD COMMON, SPRING HILL, AND BRIGHAM 
CEMETERIES. 




WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: 

PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN P. RICE 



Trustee of the Fund. 



1908. 



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Marlborough Inscriptions 






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Old CoiMMON Burial Ground 

Looking East 



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Marlborough, 



MASSACHUSETTS, 



Burial Ground Inscriptions 

OLD COMMON, SPRING HILL, AND BRIGHAM 
CEMETERIES. 




WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: 

PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN P. RICE 

Trustee of the Fund. 
1908. 






ONE HUNDRED COPIES PRINTED. 



PRIVATE PRESS OF FRANKLIN P. RICK. 

ILLUSTRATIONS FROM PHOTOGRAPHS AND DESIGNS BY F. P. RICE. 



Gift 



Foreword to the Marlborough Records; 
A retrospect. 



' I *HE printing of the Vital Records, the Burial Ground Inscriptions, 
and the Proprietors' Records of Marlborough is a realization in small 
part of a plan formed in 1885 to copy and print the records of several 
of the old Massachusetts Towns in the pathway of the westward emi- 
gration from the coast from 1635 to 1660. Some of the details of this 
plan were discussed at length in certain quarters, and with competent 
authorities, but I received little encouragement to proceed in an under- 
taking which seemed to the majority of those gentlemen to be attended 
with insurmountable difficulties. I gratefully remember, however, that 
there were two or three who took the opposite view, and who offered 
assistance. Four of the towns contemplated in the project were Water- 
town, Concord, Sudbury and Marlborough, and I felt assured that even 
the announcement of the beginning of work in these important places 
would give an impetus to record publication in other parts of the State, 
which was then my principal object. 

During the next three years the enterprise was under consideration, 
but various other interests interposed to delay it, and before arrange- 
ments could be perfected I unexpectedly found myself involved in the 
undertaking of printing the second series of the Worcester Records, 
from which, in consequence of certain unforeseen and singular diffi- 
culties, I was not wholly freed until 1898. During the period 1876— 
1882 I had completed the Worcester Records to 1783, including the 
Proprietors' Book, and also the Records of the Worcester County 
Court of General Sessions from 1731 to 1737, the latter being, I be- 
lieve, the first example of printed countv records in Massachusetts. 

Considerable activity in record work was manifested in various places 
in the State from 1880 to 1890, mostly through individual effort. Dr. 
Samuel A. Green began the publication of the Groton Records in 1880, 



FOREWORD: 



and Mr. Henry S. Nourse prepared three volumes of Lancaster Records 
in 1884 and later. The most notable instance during this period was 
the printing of the Dedham Records in six volumes under the super- 
vision of Don Gleason Hill, Esq. A little later, efforts of this kind 
began to multiply. Probably the first in Massachusetts, consecutively 
exerted, was that of printing the Brookline (Muddy River) Records, 
the first volume appearing in 1874, the others not until 1889. 

In 1890 I was glad to be informed by Mr. C. A. Stearns that the 
Watertown Historical Society was about to begin the printing of the 
local records with the aid of appropriations by the town. About this 
time I made a verbal proposition to Mr. George Tolman of Concord 
to print the records of that town upon my own responsibility, if he 
would furnish the copy, and this offer seemed to strike him favorably. 
Shortly after, meeting Mr. Francis E. Blake of Boston, who has always 
been, during my thirty years' acquaintance with him, a ready and potent 
force in record v\^ork, I mentioned this circumstance, and he offered to 
assume one-fourth of the expense. Thus reinforced, I renewed my 
proposition in writing, to which Mr. Tolman replied that he would, 
before giving his decision, make an attempt to induce the town at its 
annual meeting to appropriate a sum to enable the Concord Antiquarian 
Society to carry forward the undertaking. In this effort he was success- 
ful^ so far as the printing of the vital records of the town was concerned, 
and his book is one of the best prepared under the old method, while 
his incomparable index modifies in some degree the evils of that system. 
Mr. Tolman wrote that he desired to follow the scientific plan in the 
printing of records of this class, and avoid the confusing use of an index, 
but probably he was overruled. 

For several years I was not able to give further consideration to this 
locality, my efforts in reorganizing the record work under the Systematic 
History Fund being confined to towns in Worcester County. The 
burning of the city building in Marlborough in 1902, and the narrow 
escape of the records from destruction, caused my thoughts to turn again 
in that direction, and I was urged by friends in the New-England His- 
toric Genealogical Society and by others to undertake the work of copy- 
ing and printing the vital records of Marlborough at once. I was 
obliged, however, to await the completion of the new city hall before 



A RETROSPECT. 



a suitable place for copying the records could be provided, and it was 
not until the fall of 1 906 that this task was begun. In the meantime I 
secured copies of the church records and of the gravestone inscriptions. 
The Vital Records of Sudbury were published in 1903 by the New- 
England Historic Genealogical Society, at the charge of the Eddy 
Town- Record Fund, 

I had a deeper interest in Marlborough than in any other place in 
Massachusetts. It was the parent town not only of the settlements 
in a large adjacent territory but of others more remote, and its records 
have a particular value in connection with the first history of all these. 
It was my native town, and had it not been for the difficulty in securing 
the copy of its records at that period, I should probably have put forth 
my efforts there instead of in Worcester, and made it the first example 
of a town with all its records in print. I made an examination of the 
manuscript volumes in 1883 with a strong inclination to engage in the 
work of printing, but I was then overtasked. I experienced peculiar 
satisfaction in being able to make even a beginning at a late date. 

It was in Marlborough that I first thought of making use of type to 
enable me to produce copies in number of certain historical data from 
original materials which I had collected. Acting under the impulse I 
procured a small press and type enough to set an octavo page, and 
thus unknowingly acquired a power, which, as later developments have 
shown, has proved effective in carrying out the various enterprises in 
which I have engaged, as otherwise they must have failed of accom- 
plishment through lack of pecuniary means and in the face of the dis- 
couragements and other obstacles encountered. This was in March, 
1 87 1, and soon after, I returned to Worcester, and for the next two or 
three years other interests prevailed, but what at a later period became 
my main object was kept in mind. Facility in the use of type came 
slowly, for I never received an hour's instruction in a printing office, 
and have always followed my own methods. It is, perhaps, remark- 
able that I have many times been solicited to print books for others at 
high prices. A few of these offers I have accepted that I might be able 
to patch over financial bare spots in the record work. 

I hope sometime to give in detail an account of the various under- 
takings in the line of record preservation with which I have been con- 



foreword: 



nected since I began, in the early seventies, with the idea, crude and 
imperfect, of subjecting to classification for easy reference manuscript 
materials in public depositories, many of which were then hidden or 
unknown, and in many places practically inaccessible ; but only a brief 
summary can be given here. Thirty-five years ago the interest in such 
matters was mainly antiquarian, and the few examples in print in this 
line had been inspired from that standpoint. Genealogical research was 
not then the powerful factor it is to-day. As the idea expanded and 
developed I came to regard the work chiefly in its practical and scientific 
aspects, and I applied the term Systematic History as best explaining its 
purpose to meet the necessities of all inquirers and investigators. 

My fortunate meeting v.ith Mr. Samuel E. Staples in 1869 resulted 
in the formation of The Worcester Society of Antiquity five years later. 
The Worcester Records in eight volumes were published by that Society, 
some financial aid being given by the City. In 1882—3 considerable 
work was done at the State House with the intention of including certain 
early archives of the Commonwealth in the printed Collections of the 
Society, but this project encountered remonstrances of such a nature that 
I abandoned it, as, for other reasons, I did the one to print the County 
Probate and Land Records in 1891. The purpose in these proposi- 
tions was to have the Society maintain its place as the leader in the 
record work. 

I formulated a plan sometime before 1890 to require the towns in 
Massachusetts to print their records, but this met with little favor. Its 
substantial features are embodied in the Act of 1902. 

The formation of The Massachusetts Record Society in 1891 was an 
abortive attempt to reorganize the record work upon a practical basis. 
Considerable was, however, accomplished, in western Massachusetts 
and in New Hampshire ; the results in the latter locality were turned 
over to the State Board of Vital Statistics at Concord. 

Pursuing the work since 1898 under the operation of the Systematic 
History Fund, I have been able to secure copies and to print the vital 
records of more than thirty towns in central Massachusetts. 

FRANKLIN P. RICE. 
Worcester, April, igo8. 



THE FIRST BURYING GROUND. 

Hudson and other authorities are, I think, in error 
in stating that the oldest burying ground in Marl- 
borough is the one "adjoining the Old Common" 
(now on Prospect Street, in the rear of the High 
School building). No date earlier than 17 13 has been 
found in this ground, while the one at Spring Hill 
contains quite a number of stones with dates before 
1700, notably the one to Captain Hutchinson, who 
was killed by the Indians in 1675. Some of the early 
records of Marlborough are missing, and the time of 
the laying out of the Spring Hill ground cannot now 
be determined, but it is quite early referred to as the 
"ould ground on hurrying hill." If, as is asserted, 
the first meeting house was built on the Old Common 
site, it was a departure from the general custom to 
locate the burying ground at a distance. 

At a meeting of the Proprietors of Marlborough, 
April 8, 1706, it was ordered that the land exchanged 
with John Perry, the tailor, two and one-half acres, 
adjoining the Meeting House Land, "shall be for a 
Trayning Place and a Burying Place forever." This 
seems to fix the date of the opening of the Prospect 
Street ground. 



EXPLANATION. 

The Inscriptions from each burying ground are generally but not invari- 
ably arranged in alphabetical order. The family names of many of the 
married women are supplied in the notes, and the index of these and 
of the names out of place should be consulted. 

The copies are verbatim, but, while an occasional peculiarity in the 
text is given, I have not attempted anything in the way of facsimile, 
for such efforts in type are only halfway expedients. The name of the 
subject is printed in Small Capitals, with certain exceptions in which 
the long f appears. The lines on the stones are indicated by dividing 
marks, and an inscription can readily be reconstructed. 

The Inscriptions in the three Marlborough burial places were copied 
by Mr. George Maynard, who has performed similar valuable service 
for me in many other localities in Massachusetts. 



The printing of this book was undertaken at the suggestion and re- 
quest of a friend, and the work has been carried through under the 
pressure of numerous difficulties, and at such intervals of time, night or 
day, as could be spared from the discharge of many other duties. So 
far as the type-setting and presswork is concerned, the book is entirely 
the work of my own hands. It was printed upon a press which I 
purchased in 1887 for thirty-eight dollars, and some of the type used 
was in service many years ago. The production of this volume has 
been a reminiscence of former experiences. 



Old Common Burial Ground 



HERE LYES 



Old Common Burial Ground. 



I. 



M^ Abraham 



Amfden I 



1763 



[The above on a broken stone.] 

[Death's Head.'] 

1. Here Lies Buried | y Body of Joseph | Ams- 
DEN Son of I Cap' Thomas & | M" Eunice Amsden | 
Who Departed This | Life March y 30 | A. D. 1736 
In I y 21'' year of His | Age 

Footstone: Jofeph Amsden. 

3. Herbert W., son of | Winslow Arnold, | Died 
Sept. 16, 1884. I M. 1 yrs. 10 mos. 

4. Winslow Arnold, | Died Mar. 17, 1884. | 
^. 2S Yrs. 6 Mos. 

\_CheruF s Head.] 

5. M"- Elizabeth Bailey, | Wife of Col. Silas 
Bailey of | Bairlin, & formerly the Wife | of Capt. 
Paul Brigham of Marl- [ borough, died March 30- 
1793 ; j aged c^^ years. 

This Grave contains the feeble mould'ring clay 
The Spirit triumpli's in Eternal day. 

Footstone: Mrs I Elizabeth | Bailev 



lO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Baker Monument, reverse.] 

6. Arethusa Baker, | 2^ wife of | Rev. Jacob 
Baker, | & sister of the former | died Sept. 13, 1845 : I 
aged 23 years. 

" For we know that if our earthly | house of this tabernable were | dissolved, we 
have a building of I God, an house not made with I hands, eternal in the heavens." 

2d CoR. 5. I. 
[Baker Monument, east side.] 

7. Hannah Baker, | Wife of | Rev. Jacob 
Baker, | died Feb. 2, 1843 ' I ^g^d 28 years. 

Husband & child, & all friends that I love, 
I leave you for a better world above : 
Stay not — O linger not, for here is pain. 
And that is a heaven all precious to gain. 

[The above were daughters of Ephraim and Anna (Temple) Howe, 
of Marlborough. Rev. Jacob Baker was a brother of Rev. Zephaniah 
Baker, who was librarian of the Free Public Library of Worcester, 
Mass., from i860 to 1870.] 

Baker Monument, front: Rev. J. Baker. 

8. Deacon Daniel Barns | v/hose Remains | are 
here inter'd | fell on fleep | March y 24'^ ^11 S \ ^^ y 
74**^ Year of | his Age. 

The fweet remembrance ot the j'uft. 
Shall flouriih when he fieeps in duft. 

Footstone: Deacon | Daniel Barns | 1775 
[^Willozv Tree.] 

9. Eda I Son of Lovell | & Rebecca Barns, | died 
Jan. 9, 1 801, aged 2 | years 5 months & 1 1 ds. 

Sleep fweet child & take thy rest, 

While Angels guard thy grave. 
The Almighty God, the Sovereign King 

He takes but what he gave. 

Footstone: E. Barns. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. II 

[Death's HeaJ.] 

10. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | M'. Edward 
Barns | Who Deceased | September y 15 | 1755 Jn 
y I 75 y^^^ of his I Age 

Footstone: M"' | Edward Barns 

[Cherui's Head.^ 

11. In Memory of M" | Martha Barns | the 
Wife of M' I Daniel Barns, | fhe died May 22^ | 
1768, in y*" 29''' Year | of her age. 

Footstone: Mf^ | Martha | Barns 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort (Bigelovv) Brigham, 
and was married to Daniel Barns Jan. 20, 1763.] 

[Death's Head.'] 

12. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Ruth 
Barns Wife | of M' John Barns | Who Died July | 

y I 1752 Jn I y'' 31 year of Her j Age 

Footstone: Mr' | Ruth | Barns 

13. Samuel Barns | Son of M' Solomon | Barns. 
died I Sept. y" lo'*" 1776 | in y^ 4"" Year of | his Age. 

l$arnrs. 
14-15. In memory of | Col. Edward Barnes. | 
Graduated at Harvard Col'g 1764. | Member of Prov. 
Cong's 1774. I Col. in Com'd of Reg't at | Cambridge 
1775. I Who died Nov. 16, 1803. | IE. ^9- \ Also his 
wife I Submit Forbes. | Who died Aug. 6, 1827, | 
JE. 81. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. Submit Forbes or For- 
bush was an adopted daughter of Zerrubabel Rice, and probably daugh- 
ter of Phinehas and Sarah (Bellows) Forbush, born Oct. 8, 1746.] 



12 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

1 6. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth, | Consort of 
Dea. William Barnes, | who died | Nov. 28, 1830: | 
^t. 62. 

Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear, 
That mourns thy exit from a world like this; 
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, 
And stay'd thy progress to the seats of bliss. 
No more confined to grovelling scenes of night; 
No more a tenant pent in mortal clay, — 
Now should we rather hail thy glorious flight, 
And trace thy journey to the realms of day. 

Footstone: E. B. 

[She was a daughter of Winslow and Elizabeth (Harrington) Brig- 
ham.] 

[ t/r» and Willow Tree.'^ 

17. Lydia Barnes, | born Nov. 2, 1802, | died | 
Aug. 3, 1866. 

Death rides on every passing breeze, 

And lurks in every flower; 
Each season has its own disease, 

Its peril every hour. 

[She was a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes.] 
^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 

18. Erected in memory of | Rebecca youngest 
daughter of | Moses and Hepzibah Barnes, | who died 
Jan. 21, 1835, I ^gcd 4 yrs. & 9 mths. 

No more the pleasant child is seen, t 

To please its parents eye, 
The tender plant so fresh and green, 

Is in Eternity. 

Footstone: R. B, 

\_Urn, Willow Tree, and Pot of Flowers.'] 

19. In Memory of I Samuel Barnes, | who died | 
June 2, 1816. I i^t. 26. 

[Below are illegible verses.] 

Footstone: S. B. * 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I3 

\_Double Stone: Urns and Willow Trees. "^ 

lo-'ii. In I memory of I Mr. Solomon | Barnes, 
I who died | Nov. 21, 1830 | Mt. 90. 

In I memory of | Mrs. Judith, | wife of M'. | 
Solomon Barnes, | who died | April 19, 1820, | Mt. 

77- 

A holy quiet reigns around; 
A calm which nothing can destroy; 
Nothing can disturb that peace profound, 
Which their unfettered souls enjoy. 

Footstone: J. B. S. B. 

[Judith, wife of Solomon Barnes, was a daughter of John and Abi- 
gail (Morse) Hapgood.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

11. In memory of | William Barnes, | Son of 
Dea. William Barnes, | & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife ; | 
who died | April i, 1822; | lEt. 15 years. 

Mortals! how few among your race, 
Have given this thought its weight, 
That on this flying moment hangs 
Your everlasting state. 

Footstone: W. B. 

[ (/r// and Willow Tree.'j 

23. Erected | in | Memory of | Dea. William 
Barnes, | who died | March 7, 1823; | i5it. 56. 

Bury the dead; and weep 
In stillness o'er the loss; 
Bury the dead; in Christ they sleep, 
Who bore on earth his cross, 
And from the grave their dust shall rise 
In his own image to the skies. 
Footstone: W. B. 

[C/ierui's Head.] 

24. In Memory of | Zeruiah Barnes, | Wife of 
Deacon Daniel Barnes, | who departed this life | Sept. 
12'^ 1 781; I Aged 76 Years. 

BlelFed are the dead that die in the Lord. 

Footstone: Mrs. I Zeruiah I Barnes 



14 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Deaih's Head and Scrolbr^ 

25. Here Lies Buried | Y^ Body of Lieu* | Abra- 
ham Beeman I who departed | this Hfe | Nouem^"" \ 
13'' I A. D 1750 I Age 58 ye^'rs | 6 M & 9 D= 

Footstone: Abraham Beeman 

^^Cherub's Head.'] 

16. In memory of | M" Mary Beeman. | Widow 
of M^ Abraham Beeman, | She died May 18'*^ 1790; | 
aged 91 years & 18 days. 

Footstone: M^s | Mary Beeman 

[ Ur/i and IVillow Tree. ] 

27. In memory of | Mrs. Abigl Bender, | wife 
of I M' Peter Bender, | who died | April [27] 1805, | 
Rt. 60. 

Live to die, and die to live. 

Footstone: A. Bend i er. 

[She was a daughter of Jotham and Abigail Brigham, born April 22, 
1745; married Feb. 27, 1767.] 

\Three Urns.] 

28-30. In Memory of | Mr. Jotham Bender a. b. 
I who died Feb>' 9 1800 i^t. 28. | Also | Mr. John 
Bender | who died Oct. 31, 1793, | in 1 North Caro- 
lina, I T^t. 24. I And I Mr. Stephen Bender, | who 
died May 14, 1802, | in | Cape Francois, | iEt. 25. 

These men ware brothers. 

This is the ftate of man; to-day he puts forth 
The tender leaves of hope; to-morrow blofTbms 
The third day comes a froft, a killing froft. 

And nips his root. 

Footstone: -(- -|- -f | Meflrs. Jotham John | and | Stephen Bender. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I5 

[ Vrn and Willow Tree. ] 

31. Erected | in memory of | Mr. Peter | Bend- 
er, I who died | Jan. 6, 1832: | N.t. 87. 

Footstone: P. B. 

\^Cherub'' s Head.~^ 

32. In Memory of | M" Anna Bent | Wife of 
M^ Peter Bent y. \ who died | May \ ii"" 1781 : | 
Aged 27 Years. 

In thy fair book of Life Divine 
My God inscribe my name 
There let it till some humble place 
Beneath the flaughter'd Lamb 

Footstone: M" | Anna | Bent 

22' Here Lies y' | Body of Deborah | BENTDafter 
of I M^ Petter & Mr' | Mary Bent who | Deed Feb. 

y' I 20 1755 Jn y^ 4 | Year of her Age. 

Footstone: Deborah Bent 

34. [An apparently unlettered stone.] 
Footstone: D. B. 

\_Death's Head.'\ 
2S' Jabez Son to | M' Peter & M" | Mary Bent 
I Dec'^ Aug' y*" | 5"*. 1740. in y^ 1^ \ Year of his age 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

26. In Memory of | Mr. Jabez Bent, | who died 
I May 26, 1 8 17. | ^t. 69. 

Footstone: J. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

37. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mrs Mary 
Bent, | Relict of Mr. Peter Bent, | Who departed 
this life 1 June 3, 1803, | N. 93. 

The sweet remembrance of the just, 
Shall flourish while they sleep in dust. 

Footstone: M. B. 



l6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_Death's Head.'\ 

38. Peter Son to | M^ Peter & M" | Mary Bent 
I Dec' Aug ; 3' I 1740 in ; 7**^ | Year of His Age. 

Footstone: P. B. 

[^Cberui's Head, Urn and Willozv Trees. ~\ 

39. Beneath thefe Sacred Shades ] rest the Remains 

of I M'. Peter Bent, | a man juftly efleemed for his | 
Integrity and Ufefulhiess, both | in pubHck & private 
Life. I He died March the ii"" 1798 ; | aged 91 years. 

Imitate his Virtues | And follow him to Glory. 

Behold fond Man ! 
"5« here thy pictured life, pafs j'ome feiv years 

Thy fioix]^ ring Spring; thy Summer's ardent Jlrength, 

Thy Joher Autumn, Jading into age, 

And pale concluding JVinter cojnes at lafl 

And jhuts the scene, hut VIRTUE jole jur-vives. 

The forms of WINTRY TIME ivill quickly pafs. 

And one unbounded SPR ING encircle all. ' ' 

Footstone: f^t ^tUt MtXlt 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

40. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mr. Peter 
Bent. | Who departed this Hfe | Aug. 31, 1801, | iEt. 

54- 

This flesh and blood I want no more. 
I land upon a purer shore; 
My work is done and I resign 
That flesh which is no longer mine. 

Footstone: P. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 
\_Death's Head.] 

41. Here Lies Buried | ; Body of M' | Ezekiel 
Bouker I Who departed | this Hfe Nouem^' | ;a4"'A.D 
1744 I Age 50 years | & 19 d' 

Footstone: M' | Ezekiel | Bouker 

[Ezekiel Bouker married, Jan. 24, 1733, Abigail, daughter of Peter 
and Rebecca (Howe) Rice.] 




Type of Slati-: Stones, Eighteenth Century 

(Old Common Ground) 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I7 

[DeatFs Head.'] 

42. Here Lies Buried | The Body of Mrs. | 
Rachel Bouker | Who Died Apr' | The 12 | A. D 
1754 I In The 52 | year of | Her Age 

Footstone: Mr' | Rachel Bouker 

[The above was a daughter of John and Mary (Howe) Bouker, and 
a sister of Ezekiel (No. 41), born Sept. 9, 1702. She was never 
married, the prefix Mrs. often being misapplied during the early period, j 

\_Double Stone: Cherubs^ Heads.] 

43-44. In Memory of I Aaron, Son of M'. | Paul 
Brigham, & M'\ \ EHzabeth his Wife, | he died Ocf. 
y lo"", I 1 77 1, Aged 3 Years, | 8 m. & 3 d. 

In Memory of | Sarah, Daugh'of M'. | Paul Brig- 
ham & M". I Elizabeth his Wife, | flie died Oct^ ; 
10*'' I 1771, Aged I Year, | 11 m. & 25 d. 

Reader ! 
Death is a debt to Nature due 
[As we have] paid it, To muft you. 

Footstone: Sarah | Brigham Aaron | Brigham 

^Death's Head.] 
45. Here Lies Buried | y Body of Mr" | Abigail 
Brigham | \ wife of Lieu* | Sam'*" Brigham Esq' | who 
departed | this life Nouemb' | y 20 a.d 1731 | jn y 
36''' year | of her age 

Footstone: J^ :^ | Mr' Abigail | Brigham 
[Her maiden name was Moore.] 

\_Death's Head.] 
45^. Here Lies y^ | Body of Abigail | Brigham 
Daff I of Mr Jotham | & Mr' Abigail | Brigham who 
I dec'' Septemb' | ' ii"" 1740 | in y 4"" year | of her 
age 

Footstone: Abigail | Brigham 
3 



l8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

46. In I memory of | Alden Brigham | Son of 
M'. Abner Brigham | & Dorothy his wife ; who | died 
Sep'. 9 1797; age 4 months | & 5 days. 

My days are few, & I but I'mall 

Yet murt obey when Chrift [doth call] 

Footstone: A. Brigham. 

[ t/r/? and Willow TreeS^ 

47. In memory of | Mrs. Betsy, | Wife of | Mr. 
Willard Brigham, | who died | Dec. 11, 1820, | Nx. 
40. 

We from the dust are formed, 
By the Almighty power; 
Here to finish our all, 
For an eternal hour. 

Footstone: B. B. 

[She was a daughter of Oliver and Betsey (Howe) Russell.] 
{^CherilFTHead.l 

48. Here lies ^ body of | M" Bithiah | Brigham 
Wife to Lieu | Jedidiah Brigham | fhe dec'', Jan'' \ 
23**. I AD 1756 in y 61'^ I Year of her age. 

Footstone: M" | Bithiah | Brigham. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Martin) Howe.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

49. In I memory of | Mrs. Catharine, | Wife of 
I Mr. I thamar Brigham, | who died | April 13, 1804; 

I ^t. 39. 
Footstone: C. B. 

[Daughter of Solomon and Judith (Hapgood) Barnes.] 
\J2heruF s Head.~\ 

50. In Memory of | M'% Comfort Brigham, [ 
(Wife of [ M'. Joseph Brigham) | who departed this 
life, I Sep', y 24"", 1755; I Aged 47 years 11 months | 
and 20 days. 

Footstone: M". Comfort | Brigham 

[A daughter of John and Jerusha (Garfield) Bigelow.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. I9 

\_DcatV s Head and Scrolls.'] 

51. Damaris I Brigham Daughf | of M' Jona & 
I M" Damaris | Brigham who | Dec*^ July 12 | 1752 
I jn y 7 year | of Her Age 

Footstone: D. B. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

52. In I memory of | Capt. Daniel Brigham | 
who died | October 11. 181 8 | lEt. 58. 

As a Husband, he was kind & affectionate. 
As a Father, anxious and attractive. 
As a Man, upright and benevolent. 
He liv'd belov'd, and died lamented. 
" An honest man is the noblest work of God." 

Engraved by J. Park Littleton. 

Footstone: Capt. D. B. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

Memento mori 

\_CheruFs Head.] 

53. In Memory of | Dorothy Brigham, | 
(Daughter of | M^ Caleb Brigham & | M". Hannah 
his wife) | who died Aug'. 23^ ad. | 1785; Aged 14 
years | 1 1 months & 23 days. 

Death may diffolve my body now, 
And bear my Ipirit home. 

Footstone: Dorothy | Brigham 

\_Double Stone,] 

54-55. In Memory of | Eli Brigham | who died 
Aug'. 29"", I 1775. Aged I Year, 10 | Months, & 13 
Days. 

PiERPONT Brigham | who died Aug*^ 31", | I775' 
Aged 3 Years, | 5 Months & 9 Days. 

Children of Cap'. Paul Brigham | & M" Elizabeth 
his Wife. 

Happy the Babes who privileg'd by fate 
To (horter labour & a lighter weight 
Rec** but Yesterday the gift of breath 
Order'd to-morrow to return to Death. 



20 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Death's Head.'] 

^6. Here Lies Buried | ' Body of ^ Widow | 
Elizabeth Brigham | Relic' to Cap' | Samuel Brig- 
ham I who departed | this life July | y 26"" a.d 1739 
I in y 75"^ year | of her age 
Footstone: Elizabeth | Brigham [Maiden name Howe.] 

[ [/r« and Willow Tree.] 

57. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth 
Brighem, I who died | Oct. 25. 1815. | Rt, 78. | 
wife of I Mr. Winslow Brighem 

Je.%M% the vision of thy face 

Hath over-powering charms; 
Scarce shall I feel deaths cold embrace 

If Christ be in my arms. 

Footstone: E. B. 

[A daughter of Daniel and Mary Harrington, married to Winslow 
Brigham July 29, 1760.] 

Memento mori 

{^Cherub's Head.] 

58. This Monument | is Erected in | Memory of 
Cap^ I Ephraim Brigham | Who died Feb''. 7'^ | 

AD I77I ^t'. 63. 

Down to the Dead all muft defcend, 
The Saints of God muft die ; 
While Angells Guard their Souls to Reft 
In Duft their Bodies lie. 

Footstone: Cap'. | Ephraim | Brigham | 1771 
{^Death's Head.] 

59. Hannah Dau\ to | M\ Ephraim & M" | 
Hannah Bridgham | Aged 4 years & 6 | M° Dec"* 
Sep'^; ar' I 173.6 

[This stone is sunken deep in the ground, but 1736 appears to be 
the year.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2 1 

Memento Mori 

\J)ouble Sto?ie : Urns and Willow Trees.'] 

60-61. In I memory of | Mrs. Hannah | Brig- 
ham, wife of I Mr. Caleb Brigham | She died April | 
2, 1 8 12 lEt. 69 I Years. 

Cease weeping friends your flowing tears restr'n, 
None can escape from death's vast domain ; 
Hush every murmur, check each rising sigh, 
Remember all are mortal — born to die. 

In I memory of | Mr. Francis Son of | Mr. Caleb 
& Mrs. I Hannah Brigham, | Student at Harvard | 
College, he died | Nov. 14, 1796 | Mt xx. 

Like roses cropt before their bloom 
He's carried to the silent tomb ; 
Where Genius Learning worth and parts 
Are screened from adverse Fortune's darts. 

[These inscriptions stand side by side on the double stone. Mrs. 

Brigham was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah (Eager) Barnes.] 

{Cher^IFT Head.'\ 

62. To the memory of | M'. Ithamer Brigham 
I who died May the 2,^. \ 1784. Aged 54 years, | 
6 Months, & 27 days. 

My Soul in Chrift's fweet hands I truft, 
Now can I fweetly Sleep ; 
My Body falling to the duft, 
I leave with thee to keep. 

Footstone: Mr. Ithamer | Brigham. [This grave has a Revolu- 
tionary marker.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

6^. In Memory of | Mr. Ithamer | Brigham, | 
who died | March 12, 1836, | Mt. 77. 

Footstone: L B. 

[^CheruF s Head.'\ 
64. Here lies y body of | Lieu* Jedidiah | Brig- 
ham. he died | May ^ 21^*, ad 1763, | in y 70*\ Year 
I [of his Age. ?] 
Footstone: \_Figure of a Dove.'] Lieut. | Jedidiah | Brigham. 



22 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Rose.] 

65. Jedidiah (Son of M^ | Winslow, & M^ | 
Elizabeth Brigham) | died ' 3^ of | Sep". 1766: | 
Aged 20 I Months. 

Footstone: J. B. 

[_Urn ajid Willow Tree.'] 

66. In memory of | Mr. Jedediah Brigham Jr, 
I who died | Dec. i, 1829, | JEt. 22. 

Depart my friends dry up your tears, 
I must lie here till Christ appears. 

Footstone: J. B. 

\_Double Stone: Urns and Willow Trees. Inscriptions side by side 
in circular panels.] 

67-68. Jedediah Brigham | died | April 26, 
1846, I lEt. 79 yrs. & I 7 mos. 

Lydia Brigham | died | April 29, 1824, | lEt. 53 
yrs. & I 10 mos. 

These mortal bodies, now by death subdued. 
Return to dust and mingle with the sod, 
Their souls in joyous triumph angels viewed, 
Conveyed them back, to Heaven, their Maker, God. 

Footstone: J. B. L. B. 

[Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of William and Lydia (Morse) Boyd. 
She was married Aug. 17, 1791.] 

IWilk^Tree.'] 

69. Jonah | Son of Paul | & Fancy Brigham | 

died July 26, 1799 | ^ 2 years 6 m & i d 

My time was fhort the longer is my reft 
God caird me home he saw it beft. 

Footstone: + | J. Brigham 

From Deaths Arrest No Age is Free 

[^Death's Head.] 

70. In Memory of Enf | Jonathan Brigham. | 
he died J^n\ \ ; 4'\ ad 1768, | in ^ 94th Year | of his 

Age. Reader: 

Remember Time it runneth faft, 
The longeft Lives muft end at laft. 

Footstone: Eni'". | yoNAXHAN | Brigham | 1768. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 23 

Memento mori 

[Death's Head.'\ 

71. In Memory of | M'. Joseph Brigham | who 
departed this life | July \ 29'*". 1786 | Aged 80 years 
3 months | and 8 days. 

Footstone: M"^ Joseph | Brigham 

lD€atVrHead.'\ 

72. In Memory of | Lydia, Daugh'. of | M' Benja- 
min Brigham & M". | Hannah his wife; | fhe died 
Aug' I ; \i'^ 1763 Age I 5 Y^ 5 M 

Footstone: Lydia | Brigham 

Memento Mori 

\_Cherub' 5 Head and Urns.'\ 

73. Erected | In Memory of | M". Lydia Brig- 
ham I Wife of I Lieu'. Joseph Brigham | who departed 
this Life | Mayy23''. 1784. Aged | 41 years & 38 days. 

Life is Short, but Death is Shure, 
Sin is the Wound, Chrift is the Cure; 
of fallen man Salvation Shure. 

Footstone: Mrs. | Lydia Brigham 

[Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah Barnes.] 

\_Cher^Ib^ Head.~\ 

74. In Memory of | Mary Brigham, | Wife of 
Enf". Jona- | than Brigham. | fhe died Nov\ ; g'\ \ 
AD 175 1, in y 74"". I Year of her Age. 

Reader: 
Death is a Debt to Nature due, 
[Which I have paid and fo muft you.] 

Footstone: M". Mary | Brigham | 1751 

[She was a daughter of John and Mary Fay.] 

[L/r;/ and Willow Tree.~\ 

75. In Memory of | Mrs. Mary Brigham, | 
Wife of I Mr. Ithermer Brigham. | who died | May 
13, 1813. I .Et. 78. 

Footstone: -|- | M. B. 

[A daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rice) Beaman.] 



24 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Death's Head and Scrolls.'] 

76. Mattathias I Brigham Son | of M' Jona- 
than I & M" Damarls | Brigham who | Dec"* August 
18 I 1752 in y 10 I Year of his age. 

Footstone: M. B. 

lScrolL~\ 

77. Miriam Brigham, | Daugh'. of Capt. Paul | 
Brigham & M". | EHzabeth his Wife, | died Jan^ 10'" 
1776. I Aged 12 Years. 

How loved how valued once 

[The other lines are illegible.] 

Footstone: Miriam | Brigham 

\_Cherub^s Head.] 

78. In Memory of | Capt. Paul Brigham | who 
died I June y 4"" 1777 | Aged 40 Years & | 2 Months 

The Iweet remembrance of the yuA 
Shall flourifh when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: Capt. | Paul | Brigham 

[Death's Head.] 

79. Here Hes Buried | y Body of | Phinehas 
Brigham | Son of Lieu' | Sam'^ Brigham, Esq' | & 
Mr' Abigail his | wife who died | Auguft y 23^* | 1736 
in ii"" I [year of his age] 

Footstone: Phinehas | Brigham 

\_CheruPs Head.] 

80. In Memory of I Ruth Brigham, | (The Wife 
of M'. I Ithamar Brigham.) | fhe died May ^ 29*^ | 
ad 1766, Aged 34 Y', I 3 Months, & 9 Days. 

Beneath this ftone Death's Prif'nor lies, 
The ftone iliall move the Prif'nor rile j 
When God by his Almighty Word, 
Calls his dead Saints to meet the Lord. 

Footstone: Mrs. Ruth | Brigham, j 1766 

[She was a daughter of Daniel and Mary (Bigelow) Ward.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2^ 

Memento mori 

[C/ierul>'s Head.'\ 

8 1. In Memory of | M". Ruth Brigham, | (wife 
of I M'. Jofeph Brigham) | who departed this life | 
Feb', y y'*" 1786; Aged | 74 years 1 months | and ao 
days. 

Footstone: Mrs Ruth | Brigham 

[According to Hudson's History of Marlborough, Ruth was the 
second wife of Joseph Brigham, and at the time of her marriage to him 
was the widow of Elisha Ward.] 

IJn Uni.-\ 

82. In Memory of | M'" Ruth Brigham | only 
daugh*. of Mr. Ithamer | & Mrs. Ruth Brigham. | 
who died | Sep'. 20 1797: | i^tatis 41. 

Footstone: Mifs | R. Brigham. 

[^Cherui's Head over Death's Head,'^ 

83. Here Lyes Buried | The Body of Cap*. | 
Samuel Brigham, j Deceafed July the 24'^ 17 13 | in 
the 59"" year of his age. 

Footstone: ^Death's Head.'^ Capt. Samuel | Brigham 



Memento 
Mori 



[Cherub's Head.'] 
84. In Memory of Mifs | Sarah Brigham (Daugh- 
ter of I M' Thomas Brigham & | M" Sarah his Wife) 
fhe I died July ; 2i^ ad 1765 | In ; 34"^ Year of | 
her Age 

Time was I ftood where thou doft now, 
And vievvM the Dead as thou doft me. 
Ere long thou' It lie as low as I, 
And others (land & look on thee. 

Footstone: Mifs Sarah | Brigham | 1765. 

[This footstone and the one belonging to Mrs. Sarah Brigham on 

next page have changed places.] 

4 



26 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

S^A Scroll'] 

85. In Memory of | M". Sarah Brigham, | 
Relia of I M^ Tho% Brigham. | fhe died Sept. ; I5'^ 
1775: I Aged 74 Years. 

Remember time it runeth faft, 
The longeft lives muft end at laft. 

Footstone: Mrs Sarah | Brigham | 1775. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Howe) Stratton.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

86. Erected | in memory of | Mrs. | Thankfull 
Brigham, | widow of the late | Cap\ Daniel Brigham 

I who died | Dec. 14, 1824; | ^t. 59. 

Her milder graces ot domestic life, 
And kindred virtues, let thy soul revere; 
And o'er the best of mothers drop a tear. 

Footstone: T. B. 

[She was a daughter of George and Mary (Bragg) Brigham.] 

\_Rose, Death' s Head and Scrolls.] 

87. In Memory of I M'. Thomas Brigham | who 
died November ^ 25"", | ad 1765, in y 70th | Year of 
his Age. 

Behold & fee ! as You pafs by, 
As You are now, fo once was I ; 
As I am now, lb You muft be. 
Prepare for Death, & follow me. 

Mr. Thomas | Brigham | 1765 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

88. WiLLARD Brigham | died | Aug. 28, 1835, 
I ^t. ez. 

Footstone: W. B. 

{^Death's Head.] 

89. In Memory of | William (Son of M^ | Wil- 
liam Brigham & | M". Betty his Wife) | who died 
March | 6"^ 1771 Aged i Y^ | 2 m. & 7 d. 

Footstone: William I Brigham 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 2^ 

{^Death's Head.'] 

90. Sacred | to the memory of | M'. Winflow 
Brigham, I who died Auguft 19, 1791, | i^tatis 54. 

" Vain man ! thy fond purl'uit forbear, 
Repent, your end is nigh; 
Death at tlie fartheft can't be far, 
O think before you die." 

Footstone: Mr. | Winllow Brigham. 

[DeathFTHead.'] 

91. Zeruiah Brigham | Daughter of M'. | ^oel 

& M". I Mary Brigham, | died Aug'. ^ 31^ | ad 1746 
Aged I I Y 5 M, & 20 D. 
Footstone: Zeruiah | Brigham 

[J Scro//.] 

92. In Memory of | Elisabeth Clifford | (Wife 
of M'. Jonathan | Clifford.) who died | Nov^ ^ 17"^ 
1775. in I y 49"" Year of her | Age. 

Footstone: Mrs. Elilabeth | Clifford 1775 

(toU, 

[J/i Urn.] 

93. Mrs. I Elizabeth Cole, | ReHct of Tho*. 
Cole I of Boston, | died Jan. 13,1813. | An. ^t. 102. 

Footstone: % \ E. C. 

94. George W. Cook, | Died in | Feltonville 
Sept. 4. I 1830 M. 31 

[Sculptor's mark:] N'. Piper, Hudson. 

[He married Charlotte, daughter of Silas Felton (No. 106).] 

Profits. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

95. In memory of | Mr. | Walter Crosby, | 
died I July 14, 1839, | iEt. 44. 

He's gone and left me here below, 
To mourn his loss with grief and wo, 
But God — [remainder illegible]. 

Footstone: W. C. 



28 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

(JtttunCnflijam. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

96. Mr. Eli | Cunningham, | died | June 5, 
1837, I i^t. 44. 

What though affliction here would heave a sigh, 
That one so loved and so revered should die ; 
Calm resignation clasps a Saviour's cross, 
And mourns, but does not murmur at the loss. 

Footstone: E. C. 

\_lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 

97. Hannah, | daughter of | Mr. Eliphaz & | 
Mrs. Hannah Davis | died | June 12, 18 16, | Mt. 5 
months. 

Footstone: H. D. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

98. In memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | wife of Mr. 
Eliphaz Davis, | who died | Aug. 9, 18 17: | Mt. 25. 

The soul of our sister is gone, 
To highten the triumph above ; 
Exalted to Jesus' throne. 
And clasp'd in the arms of his love. 
Footstone: H. D. 

iFafi. 

From Deaths Arrest no age is Free 

\_Death's Head.^ 

99. In Memory of Mary; | Daugh'. of M'. Jofiah 
& I M". Mary Fay. | & Grand daughter of | M'. 
Peter, & M". Mary | Bent, fhe died Jan^ | ; ii\ 
1773 : in the 15''' | Year of her | Age. 

How lov'd how Valu'd Once, 

Avails me not 5 
To Whom Related, 

Or by whom forgot. 

Footstone: Mary Fay j 1773. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 29 

iFelton. 

[ t/r/7 and Willow Tree.'\ 
100. In I Memory of | Mr. Azadiah | Felton, 
I who died | Feb. 25, 18 19. | Nx, 93 years | & 11 
months. 

My Saviour calls and I must go 
And leave you here my friends below ; 
" But soon my God will call for thee, 
Prepare for Death to follow me. 

Footstone: A. F. 

[She was the widow of Jacob Felton, whose inscription follows, and 
a daughter of Ephraim Howe. Her first name is commonly written 
Hazadiah. The prefix of Mr. cut on the stone was an error. ] 
\_Deat¥7~Head.'\ 

loi. In memory of | M'. Jacob Felton, | who 
died November 20'''. | 1789. in the 77'^ year | of his 
age. 

Why do we mourn departing friends, 

Or {hake at Death's alarms ; 
'Tis but the voice which ^efus fends, 
'To call them to his arms. 

Footstone: Mr. | Jacob Felton. 

[ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 

102. Mrs. Levinah | wife of | Mr. Stephen Felton, 
I died I March 6, 1842 | Mt. 87. 

Farewell, dear friends and children too 

For Christ lias called me home, 
In a short time he'll call for you, 

Prepare yourselves to come. 

Footstone: L. F. 

[She was a daughter of David Stowe.] 

103. LucRETiA I Wife of I Silas Felton Esq. | Died 
July 17, 1862. I Aged 84 ys. 4 Mo. 

Mother we have no cause to mourn 
For Jesus was thy hope, thy trust. 
On angels wings thy spirit borne 
Has gone to its eternal rest 

[A daughter of Levi Fay. After the death of Silas Felton (No, 
106) she married April 13, 1831, Col. Lovell Barnes, who died the 
following August. Her name was again changed to Felton in 1844.] 



30 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

104. In memory of | Sally Felton, | daught' of 
Mr. Joel & I Susanna Felton, | who died Sep*. 26. | 

1 804. Aged 3 years | & 1 1 months | & 8 days. 

A morning plant a garding flower 
Cut down and witherd in an hour. 

Footstone: 4- | Sally Felton 

[Her parents are buried in the Brigham Cemetery.] 

{Death's Headr\ 

105. In memory of | M'. Silas Felton, | Son of 
M'. Jacob & Hezediah Felton. | who died Sept'. 4"" 
1775 : in the | 21*^ year of his age. 

virtue, not rolling funs the mind matures; 
That life is long which anlwers life's great end. 

Footstone: Mr Silas Felton. 

106. Silas Felton Esq. | Died in | Feltonville, | 
Aug. 16, 1828, I Aged 52 y's. 6 Mo. 

Low where the husband father Christian lies, 
Wept by the wife the child the Neighbours eyes. 
Reader reflect, pursue the path he trod, 
The path of duty leading up to god. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

107. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Stephen 
Felton | who died | Nov. 3, 1827, | ^t. 75. 

How still and peaceful is the grave, 
Where life's vain tumults past: 
Th' appointed house, by heaven's decree. 
Receives us all at last. 

Footstone: S. F. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

108. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, | 
Relict of Capt. Silas Gates, | who died March 20, 
1806 I Rt. 74 

[See lines, next page.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 3 I 

Friend nor physician could not save, 
My mortal body from the grave, 
Nor can the grave confine me here, 
When Christ shall call me to appear. 

Footstone: Mrs. | E. Gates 

[She was a daughter of Ebenezer Bragg, who moved from Marl- 
borough to Shrewsbury.] 

[Death's Head.'\ 

109. In memory [of] | Captain Silas G[ates] | 
who died Auguft 2 [5, 1793,] | iEtatis 66. 

Vain man, thy fond purru[it forbear,] 

Repent, your end is nig[h;] 
Death at the fartheft can't [be far,] 

O think before you die. 

Footstone: Capt. | Silas Gates. [One side of the headstone has 
been broken off, as indicated by the brackets. The grave has a Revo- 
lutionary marker.] 

IJn Urn.'\ 

1 10. In Memory of | William Gates, | Son of | 

Capt. William & Mrs. | Elizabeth Gates, | who died 
I Sept. 26, 1806, I in the 14 year of | his age. 

Footstone: William G. 

\Scroll and Cherub's Head.'\ 

111. This Monument is Erec^led | In Memory of 
I Mrs. Abigail Gibbon, | Confort of M'. Samuel 

Gibbon, | who departed this life the 19"* | of July, 
1787. in the 26"' | year of her age. 

Could gratefull love recall tlie fleeting breath, 
Or fond afFedtion foothe relentlefs death ; 
Then had this ftone ne'er claim'd a focial tear, 
Nor read to thoughtlefs man a lellon here. 

Footstone: Mrs. | Abigail Gibbon 

[She was a daughter of Isaac and Hepzibah Colburn of Dedham, 
and came to Marlborough from that town \vith her husband soon after 
her marriage.] 



32 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 

III. This I Monument is | Erected in memory | 
of I Mrs. Abigail Gibbon, | Consort of | Samuel 
Gibbon, Esq. | who departed this life | March 31, 
1826. I N.t. 50. 

[Lines as in No. ill.] 

Footstone: A. G. 

[She was the third wife of Samuel Gibbon. Her maiden name was 
Cogswell.]) 

[ Urn a?id Willow Tree. ] 
113. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. | Elizabeth 
Gibbon, | Wife of | Mr. Samuel Gibbon, | who de- 
parted this life I April 29, 1800, | aged 32 years. 

[Lines as in Nos. iii, 112.] 

[She was the second wife of Samuel Gibbon. Her maiden name 
was Perkins.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

114— 115. Erected | In memory of | two children | 
of Samuel and | Abigail Gibbon: | Henry | died 
Dec. 25, 1825; I Rt. 20. I William | died March 
22, 1803 ; I ^t. 9 mo. 
Footstone: H. G. W. G. 

[^^//.] 
116. In memory of | Samuel Gibbon, | Son of 
Samuel & Abigail | Gibbon, who died July 7*^: | 1787. 
aged 4 months & 19 days. 

Death, which doth fin & forrow thus prevent, 
Is the next blefTing to a life well spent. 

Footstone: Samuel | Gibbon 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

117— 119. Erected | In memory of | three children 
I of Samuel and | Elizabeth Gibbon : | Samuel | died 
at Charleston | S. C. Dec. 2, 18 16. | iEt. 25. | 

(See next page) 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 33 

Edward | died Sept. 2^ iSig JE. 12. \ Caroline | 
died Aug. 20, 1804, JE. 5 
Footstone: S. G. E. G. C. G. 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

120. In memory of | Samuel Gibbon Esq. | who 
died I Jan. 12, 1833. | in the 74 year | of his age. 

Footstone: S. G. 

(SfoTrtrattr. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

121. Mrs. Betsy, | wife of | Dea. Benj". Goddard, 
I Formerly wife of | Mr. Oliver Russell, j died | 

Sept. 2, 1844, I N.t. 84. 
Footstone: B. G. 

iSfooTrale. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

122. Nathan Goodale | Born | June 10, 1709, | 
Died I Jan. 14, 1780, | R. 70. 

Jl^astren. 

\_Columns, Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

123. Mr. I Bezaleel Hayden | died | Sept. 22, 
1827, I Mt. 62. 

^Columns, Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

124. Mr. I David Hayden | died | May 18,1848, 
^t. 88. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 
\_A Rose Tree.] 

125. Sarah A. | dau. of | Daniel & Hannah Hay- 
den I died Aug. 25, 1851, | aged 7 days. 

We loved this tender little one, 

And would have wished her stay 
But let our Father's will be done ; 

She shines in endless dav. 
[Sculptor's mark:] M. Shine. 



34 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

(See under Howe.') 
{Death's Head.'] 

126. In memory of I Mr. Aaron How, | who died 
I Nov. I, 1795, aged 37. 

Footstone: [A Tree] Mr. Aaron How 

{Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

127. In memory of | Abel How, | Son of Mr. 
Ephraim | & Mrs. Hannah How. | who died | Oct'. 
12, 1806. I in the 14 year of | his age. 

Footstone: + | Abel How 

{Death's Head.~\ 

128. Here Hes y body of | M'. Abraham How 
Jun'', I he died March | ^ 13"", 1770, aged 39 Years. 

The fvveet remembrance, of the _7uft ; 
Shall flourilh when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: Mr Abraham | How | 1770 

{Urns and Willow Trees.] 

129-130. Erected j In | memory of | Mr. Arte- 
Mus How I who died | Nov. 17"" 1813, | JEt. 71. 

They sleep in Jesus, and are blessed 
How calm their Slumbers are ! 
From sufferings and from Sins released 
And freed from every Care. 

In I memory of | Mrs. Mary How | Wife of | 
Mr. Artemas How | who died Aug, 10. | 18 10 \ M 

65- . .. 

Far from this world of toil and strife 
Theyr'e present with the Lord ; 
The Labours of their mortal life 
End in a large reward. 

Footstone: M. H. A. H. 

[Mrs, How was a daughter of Gershom and Mary (Howe) Bige- 
low.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 35 

[^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

131. In I Memory of | Miss Betsey How. | who 
died I May 30, 18 16 | ^t. 31. 

Tis God who lifts our comforts high 
Or sinks them in the grave 
He gives and (blessed be his name) 
He takes but what [he gave]. 
Footstone: B. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

132. In I memory of | Mrs. Betty How | wife of 
Mr. Jonah | How, Feb, died. | 1806. Mt. 38. | year* 

She liv'd to die, yet dead she livs 
While her blest memory survives. 

Footstone: L H. 

[She was a daughter of Abner and Lydia (Smith) Cranston.] 

133. M' Daniel | How 

IJn Urn.'\ 

134. In memory of | Mifs Deborah How, | who 
died May ii"* 1796; | ^Etatis 67. 

" No time we have, but what is lent, 
And duft we are, when that is fpent." 

Footstone: Deborah How. 

135. In Memory of I M". Dorothy How, | Wife 
of M^ Phinehas How. | who died | Dec\ ; 9*^ 1781. 

I in the 45"" Year | of her | Age. 

Tlie fweet remembrance of the ^uft, 
Shall flourifh when they fleep in Dulh 

Footstone: Mrs | Dorothj' How 
[Her maiden name was Burnet. J 

\_JScroll.-\ 

136. In Memory of | M" Elisabeth How, | 
Widow of I M^ Kphraim How Dec'' | fhe died | 
Dec^ 28'\ 1775. in ^ 79"^ | Year of her Age. 

Footstone: Mrs Elilabeth | How 1775 

[She was a daughter ot Benjamin and Mary (Graves) Rice.] 



36 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

137. In I memory of | M'. Elisha How | Son of 
M\ Artemas & Mary | How; who died Feb^ 3'* | 
1794: aged 26 years 

From Deaths arreft no age is free 
Footstone: Mr. | E. How. 

\_Hour Glass over Death' s Head.~\ 

138. Here lies buried y body of | M'. Ephraim 
How. I he departed this life | Jan'' \ 14"', ad 1764, | 
in y dt^''^ year of his age 

Footstone: Mr. | Ephraim | How. 

\^An Urn. 2 

139. In Memory of | Mr. Ephraim How, | who 
died I July 27, 1801 in the | 48 year of his age 

Sleep in death lies buried here 
A tender hufband pareant dear. 
With ftri(fl integrity of heart, 
He adted well his mortal part. 

Footstone: -f- | Mr. E. How 

[Jn Urn.'\ 

140. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah How, | wife 
of I Mr. Ephraim How, | who died | June 25, 1795, 
in the | 37 year of her age. 

Return my friends dry up your tears 
I muft lie here till Chrift appears 

Footstone: -f | Mrs, H. How. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Abigail (Jennings) Maynard of 
Framingham.J 

^Death's Head.'] 

141. Here Lyes Buried | The Body of | M'. Jona- 
than How I Dec**. July ' 25'*" 1738 | in the 44'^ year 

I of his age. 

Footstone: Mr Jonan | How 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 37 

Memento Mori 

\_Cherub^ J Head and Urns.'\ 

14a. Erected | In Memory of | M'' Levinah How 
I wife of I M'. Thaddeus How | who died Aug"^ 21^: 
1784. I In the 52** year | of her age 

From Death's arrelt no age is Free. 
Footstone: Mrs Levinah | How 
[She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort (Bigelow) Brigham.] 

[y/ Tree.1 

143. LucRETiA How, I Daugh'. of Phinehas | 
How, & Dorothy | his Wife. | died Aug*. 23, | 1775. 
Aged 2 Years | & 3 Months. 

We fcarce injoy the Balmy gift, 
But mourn the pleasure gone. 

Mortali in Health Prepare for Death. 

IDeath's Head.] 

144. In Memory of | M". Mary How | once the 
Beloved Wife of | M'. Aaron How | who died Nov'. 
; i8'\ I 1782. I Aged 22 Years. 

What once was Lovely now Behold, 
by Death changed to another Mould. 
In Heaven to meet you all I hope, 
when Chrift our Lord ihall rail'e me up. 

Footstone: Mrs | Mary How 

lAn Urn. 2 

145. In Memory of | Mifs Mary How | who died 

I June 9. 1 801, in I the 61 year of | her age. 

Death is a debt to nature due 
As I have paid it so must you. 

Footstone: + j Mils M. How 

[C/ierub's Head.'] 

146. In memory of ( M" Sarah How, | Wife of 
M'. Phinehas How. | who died July y 22'', 1784. | in 
y 19"' year of | her age. 

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38 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Great God how awful & how ^uft 
Thy Law that turns our fleih to Duft. 
O let me learn how frail am I, 
And all my Life prepare to Die. 

Footstone: Mrs | Sarah | How 

[She was the second wife of Phinehas How. Her maiden name 

was Brooks.] 

[_Hour Glass over DeatF s Head.~\ 

147. Here lies buried y body of I M'. Stephen How. 
I he departed this life | May y 29''' ad 1768. | in ' 

45**" year of his age. 

Footstone: Mr. | Stephen [ How. 

148. Stephen How, | (Son of M'. Thaddeus | & 
M". Levinah How.) | died April 9"" 1778 | Aged 10 
Months 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

149. In Memory of | Mr. Thaddeus How, | who 
died I March 18"", 1799, | in the 66^^ year | of his age. 

No time we have but what is lent, 
And duft we are when that is (pent. 

Footstone: -f- I Mr. Thaddeus How [This grave has a Revolu- 
tionary marker.] 

IDeatVT'Head.l^ 

150. Zerviah How | wife to Joseph | How aged 
About I 21 years died | Decemb' y lo"" | 1723 

Footstone (broken) : H. 

[She was a daughter of Capt. Daniel and Elizabeth (Kerley) How.] 

(See Hoiv names above.) 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

151. Catherine, | Wife of | Jonah Howe, | died 
Jan. 4, 1851, I iEt. 81. 

Footstone: C. H. 

[She was a daughter of Artemas Howe, and married first a Wheeler. 
She was the second wile of Jonah Howe.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 39 

^Urn and Willow TreeJ^ 

15a. Mr. I Dexter Howe, | Son of Jonah & | 
Catherine Howe, | died ( June 30, 1837, | Nx. 30. 
Footstone: D. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

153. In memory of | Mrs. Dorcas, | wife of | Mr. 
Samuel Howe, | who died | Feb. 17, 1835, I -^^* ¥^' 

A holy quiet reigns around, 

A calm which nothing can destroy ; 

Naught can disturb that peace profound, 
Which her unfettered soul enjoys. 

Footstone: D. H. 

*'t 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

154. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth Howe | wife 
of I Mr. Stephen How. | who died | June i. 1808. | 
iEt. 81. 

Return my friends, dry up your tears. 
I must lie here till Chrill appears. 

Footstone: -f- | Mrs. Eliza. How 

[She was a daughter of Abraham and Mary (Rice) Beaman. 

\_TJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 

155. In Memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | wife of | 
Mr. William Howe, | who died | Jan. 3, 1835 I ^^' 
(>!■ 

Calm on the bosom of thy God, 

Fair Spirit ! rest thee now ! 

E'en while with ours thy footsteps trod, 

His seal was on thy brow. 

Dust — to its narrow house beneath ! 

Soul — to its place on high ! 

They who have seen thy look in death, 

No more can fear to die. 

Footstone: E. H. 

[She was a daughter of John and Grace (Newton) Stow.] 

156. Lucy, | Wife of | James Howe, | Died Oct. 
17, 1851, I lEt. 51. 

[She was a daughter oi WiJliam and Elizabeth (Brigham) Barnes.] 



40 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



[ L/r« and Willow Tree.~\ 

157. Mrs. I Jerusha Howe | Died | Jan. 20, 

1847, I lEt. 60. 

Rest, sleeping dust, in silence rest, 
In the cold grave that Jesus blest ; 
In faith and hope we lay thee there, 
Safe in our Heavenly Father's care. 

Footstone: J. H. 

[The widow of Joel Howe. Her maiden name was Gales.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

158. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Joel Howe, 
I who died | Oct. i, 1820, | Rt. ';>^<^. 

Stop here my friends, and drop a tear, 
Think on the dust that slumbers here, 
And when you read this date of me. 
Think on die glass that runs for thee. 

Footstone: + | Mr. J. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

159. Mr. Jonah Howe, | died | Dec. 8, 1834, | 

.^t. 72. 

An honest man is the noblest work of God. 

Footstone: J. H. 

160. Mary E. Howe | died Oct. 16, 1858, | aged 
40 years. 

1 61-163. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. Moses 
Howe, Jr. | who died Nov. 4, 1853 ; | aged 37 yrs. 

Mrs. Nancy, | his wife, died Jan. 9, 1849 ; | aged 
29 yrs. 

Also, their son, Moses A. | died Feb. 28, 1850; | 
aged I yr. & 10 mos. 

[Sculptor's mark :] J. O'C. 

[Howe Monument, Front.] 

164-165. MosES Howe, | died Oct. 4, 1863, [ Rt. 
80. 

(See next page) 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4 I 

Lucy, | Wife of Moses Howe, | died Apr. 20, 
1861, I aged 76 years. 

Base : Howe. 

[Howe Monument, West Side.] 

166-167. Lucy. | died June 2, 1831. | aged 19 
years. 

Betsey. | died Aug. 31, 1815. | aged i yr. 1 1 ms. 
I & 13 days. I Children of Moses | & Lucy Howe. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

168. In memory of | Mr. Phinehas Howe | who 
died I March 14, 1832. | in the 94 year | of his age. 

Be as anxious to live well as to live long. 
Footstone: P. H. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ t/r/? and Willow Tree.^ 

169. In memory of | Mrs. Prudence, | wife of | 
Mr. Thadeus Howe, | who died | Sept. 5, 1831, | 
Nx. 96 years 6 mo. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. 

Footstone: P. H. 

[She was the second wife of Thaddeus Howe (No. 149), and he 
was her fourth husband. The name of her third husband was Hol- 
man, of Bolton.] 

[ TJrn and Willow Tree. ] 

170. Erected | In Memory of j Mr. William 
Howe, | who died | July 21. 1820, | Rt. ^6. 

Here sleeps the Husband and tlie Parent dear, 
Beneath these clods, till Jesus shall appear. 
Surviving friends ! Prepare with me to be, 
Improve the fleeting moments as they fly. 
Remember all are mortal ! born to die. 
And in the grave we all must shortly lie. 

Footstone: -(- | Mr. W. H. 
6 



4-2 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Death's Head.'] 

171. Here lies Buried | the Body of Feney | Klein, 
Daughter | of M\ PhiHp & M" | Mary Klein, who | 
died April y 6'\ | 1776. in the 5'\ | Year of Her Age. 

Footstone: F. K. 

{Death's Head.'\ 

172. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Daniel 
Maynerd I Son of M^ Danil | & Mr' Mary | May- 
nerd Who I Died December | y 27 1759 | In ^ 23 
Year | of His Age. 

Footstone: Daniel | Maynerd 

{Death's Head.'\ 

173. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | M' Dan- 
iel Maynerd | Who Died January | y'' i 1760 | In 
y^ 68 year | of His Age. 

Footstone : M^ | Daniel | Maynerd 

[Death's Head.] 

174. In Mem'' of | Zachariah Maynard | who 
died I March y*" 26"^ 1775 | in y' 79*'' Year | of his | 
Age. 

A Man, who from a tender benevo- 
lent regard to the induftrious 
Poor of this Town 5 gave all the 
Subftance of his House to feed them. 

Footstone: Zachariah | Maynard | 1775 
\_Jh Urn.] 

175. In Memory of | Mr. P'rancis Morse, | who 
died Jan. | 30, 1805, | in the 59 year | of his age. 

Death is a debt to nature due 
Which I have paid & so must you. 

Footstone: -|- | Mr. F. Morse. [This grave has a Revolutionary 

marker.] 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4.3 

[Ur;; and Willow Tree.'] 

176. In memory of | Mrs. Louisa, | Relict of | 
Francis Morse, | died Sept. 22, 1826, | JEt. 67. 

Death is a debt we mortals owe, 
My God doth call, and I must go. 

Footstone: L. M. 

Nurse. 

[J» Urn.] 

177. In Memory of | Mifs Judeth Nurse, | 
Daug'. of Mr. John Nurfe, | and an Adopted Daug'' of 

I Mr. Solomon Barns & | Judeth his wife who | died 
Aug'. 7"^: AD 1797, in I the ip'*": year of her age. 

Blefled are the dead, who die in the Lord. 

Footstone: Mifs | Judeth Nurfe 

3|armcnter. 

[ C/r« and Willow Tree,] 

178. In memory of | Capt. | Israel Parmenter, 
I who died | July 13, 1834, [ lEt. 38. 

Farewell lov'd Husband ! that hast gone to rest 
Free from Earth's sorrows, pains, and toils, and care ; 
Where we again shall meet in Union blest. 
The joys of immortality to share. 

Footstone: L P. 

Peters. 

[ Urn and Willozv Tree. 1 

179. Hannah Lewis, | wife of | George Peters, Jr. 
I & Dau': of Jedediah & | Lydia Brigham, | died 

Mar. 31, 1832, I N.X.. 29 yrs. 6 mos. 

To die is to go home. 

Footstone: H. L. P. 

\JJrn and Willow Tree.] 

180. In Memory of ( Elizabeth Phelps, | Daugh- 
ter of Mr. Roger | & Mrs. Elizabeth Phelps, | who 
died I July 29, 1805. R 9 years. 

Tis Jesus, calls my soul away, 
Jesus, forbids a longer stay. 

Footstone: E. P, 



44- MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Um and Willow Tree.~\ 

1 8 1. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | relict of | 
Mr. Roger Phelps, | who died | May 15, 1838 ; | Mt. 

72. 

Footstone: E. P. 

[She was a daughter of Benjamin and Susanna (Weeks) Rice.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

182. Doct. John Phelps, | Endeared by the most 
amiable | virtues, closing his eyes upon | alluring nup- 
tual prospects, died | June i, 18 16. Nx. 25. 

We mourn ! but not for him releas'd from pain, 

Our loss, we trust, was his Eternal gain. 
Like him we'll strive t' enjoy the Saviour's love 

Waiting to join him with the blest above. 

Footstone: J. P. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 

183. In memory of | Mr. Roger Phelps | who 
died I May 22, 1832, | JEt. 71. 

Footstone: R. P. 

184-185. Abraham Priest | Dec. 25, 1748. | 
Dec. 31, 1824. 

Abigail | his wife | July 7, 1777, | Feb. 3, 1855. 

[The maiden name of Mrs. Priest was Whitcomb.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 
186. In Memory of I Mr. Aaron Rice, | who died 

Dec. II, 1843, I aged 16 years. 

[A son of Abel and Betsey (Hunt) Rice, next below. The foot- 
stone of W, Cazneau Rice has been set at this grave through mistake. J 

187-188. Abel Rice, | Died Aug. 18, 1855, | Mt. 
64. 

Betsey, | his wife | Died May 18, 1825, | Mt. ^i,. 

[Sculptor's mark:] D. Nichols, Lowell. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 45 

1 89-191. Betsey | Died May 4, 1834, | j^t. 7 yrs. 

Abel M, | Died July 5, 1836, | JEt. 6 mo's. 

Marshall, | Died Mar. 18, 1848, [ iEt. 19 yrs. 
Children of Abel & | Betsey Rice. 

Footstone: B. R. 

[The above were children of Betsey (Howe), second wife of Abel 
Rice. She removed to Worcester with her only surviving child, Abel 
Thomas Rice, in 1857 ; both died there in i86i, and are buried in 
Hope Cemetery.] 

[Death'j Head,'\ 

192. In memory of | Enf". Abraham Rice, | who 

died January 11 | 1786. Aged 77 years. 

Prepare me Lord for thy right hand 

Then come the joyful day ; 
Come Death, & some Celestial band 

To bear my Soul away. 

Footstone: Enfn | Abraham Rice. 

\^Death's Head.'] ' 

193. In memory of | M". Anna Rice, Wife of | 
Enfign Abraham Rice of this | town ; and formerly 
Wife of Deac". | Matthias Rice of Northborough. | 
She died Dec^ 14-1793 : | Mt\ 81. 

The Aveet remembrance of the ^uft, 
shall flourirti when they deep in Duft. 

Footstone: Mrs j Anna Rice 

[She was a daughter of John and Jerusha (Garfield) Bigelow.] 

^Death's Head.] 

194. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M'. | Benjamin 
Rice | who departed | this life February | ^ 23** a. d. 
1748 I age 82 Years | & 2 m 

Footstone: Mr I Benjamin | Rice 



46 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

IDeatFs Head and Scrolls. '\ 

195. Here Lies Buried | ' Body of | Deacon Caleb 
I Rice who | Dec'' January | y 5"* Anno Dom | 

1738)9 age I 72 years | 7 m & 17 d 

Footstone: Deacon | Caleb | Rice 

{^Death's Head.'\ 

196. Caleb Rice a. m. | whofe Remains are | here 
Interr'd | departed this Life | the aS"" of Decern'. 
1776. I i^tatis 37. 

Death like an over-flowing ftream, 
Sweeps us away, our life's a Dream ; 
An empty tale a morning flower, 
Cut down and wither'd in an hour. 

Footstone: Caleb Rice a. m. | 1776. 

^Death's Head.'\ 

197. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' Eliza- 
beth Rice | ; Wife of M' | Jofeph Rice | Who De- 
ceafed | Ocf y 13 | a o 1733 | Jn y 49 Year | of Her 
Age. 

Footstone: Mrs | Elizabeth | Rice. 
[Her maiden name was Robinson,] 

IDeath's Head.'\ 

198. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Eliza- 
beth Rice | Daught'. of M' Jofeph | & M^' Marcy 
Rice who | Departed This | Life may y 29''' | a.d. 
1752 I Age 37 years | 6 m & 19 o* 

Footstone: Elizabeth | Rice 

^Death's Head.'\ 

199. Here Hes ' Body "*" | M" Elizabeth Ric^ | 

; wife of M\ Zoroba | bel Rice who died May | ] 2s'\ 
1770 Aged 67 ye"'(& 10 months 

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OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 4.7 

Behold & fee ! as you pafs by, 
As you are now, lb once was I ; 
As I am now, fo muft you be, 
Prepare for Death, & follow me. 

Footstone: Mrs | Elizabeth | Rice 1770 

[She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Stow) Barrett.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

200. In Memory of I Elizabeth C. Rice, | Daugh- 
ter of I Noah & Hannah Rice, | who died Nov. 27, 
1806; I lEt. 12 y'rs. 

Elizabeth Cole Rice, | Born December 13, 1794. 
I Died November 27, 1806. 

(Duplicate of No. 200.) 

201. Hannah Rice, | Born September 3, 1796. | 
Died July 12, 1863. 

Daughters of [ Noah and Hannah Rice. 

Memento Mori 

IDeath's Head.'] 

202. Sacred to | the memory of | M'. Gerfhom RicE 
I who departed this Life | 0&. the 1 1"" 1790 : | aged 

80 years. 

Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims. 
For all the pious dead ; the savour oi their names. 

Footstone: Mr. | Gerfhom Rice 

IDeatVTHead.'] 

203. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Hannah Rice 
I Daughter of | M" Jabez & Mr^ | Hannah Rice | 

who dec** I March y 20 | A" d 1750 | age 14 years 

Footstone: Hannah j Rice 

204. M''^ Hannah Rice, | ReHct of Noah Rice, 
I Born Oct. 13, 1751. | Died Sept. 17, 1826. 

Religion had her heart, her cares, her voice 
as her earliest choice. [Remainder illegible] 

Footstone: H. R. | 1826. 

[Her family name was Palfrey. She was a widow Cole at the time 
of her marriage to Noah Rice.] 



48 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_Death's Head.'] 

205. IcHABOD Rice | Son of M' | Gershom & Mr' 
Lydia Rice | who died | August y 17 | 1742 Aged | 
I Year & [remainder illegible] 
Footstone: J. R. 

206-207. In memory of | Jabez Rice, | who died 
1783, I ^t. 81. 

Also I Hannah, | his wife | who died Mar. 1781. 

Footstone: J. R. | H. R. 

[Mrs. Rice was Hannah Brigham of Framingham.J 

{Death's Head.] 

208. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | M** Jacob 
Rice | who departed | this life Octob' | y 30 ad 1746 

I age 86 years | 8 m & 28 d' 

Footstone: Mr Jacob | Rice 

{Death's Head.] 

209. Here lies Buried | y Body of Jonathan | Rice 
Son of M\ I Gerfhom & M--^ | Lydia Rice who | 
Dec** Decemb' 5 | a. d. 1751 | Age i year | 10 m & 
25 D 

{Death's Head.] 

210. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | M^ Joseph 
Rice | who departed | this Life | Decemb''y3'* | anno 
d'" 1745 I Age 74 years | 5 m & 28 d 

Footstone: Mr | Joseph | Rice 

{Death's Head.] 

211. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Joseph Rice 
Son I of M" Jesse & | Mr^ Bulah Rice | who died 
Sebtm*" I y 24 1746 I Age i year | 3 m & 19 d^ 

Footstone: Joseph | Rice 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 49 

[Jn Urn.'\ 

'111. In memory of Lucy Rice | daug'. of Mr. 
Thomas ( & Mrs. Abigail Rice. | who died July 11, 
1796 I ^t. 4 years & 6 month'. 

My days ware few & I but fmall, 
But muft obey when Chrift doth call. 

Footstone: L. Rice. 

\_A Tree.-\ 
213-214. In memory of | Lucy B. Rice, | who died 
Jan. 18, 1805. I M. 9 mo & 16 d. Also! an j infant 
child who died | Nov. 7, 1805, M ^ d Daughters | 
of Mr. Eli & Mrs. [Lucy ? — remainder illegible] 
Footstone: L. B. R. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

215. In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Rice, | Relict 
of I Mr. Gershom Rice, | who died June 4'^ 1799, | 
aged 87 years. 

So fleep the faints & ceafe to grone, 
When fin & death have done their worft ; 
Chrill hath a glory like his own, 
That waits to cJotiie tl.eir lleeping duft. 

Footstone: Mrs. Lydia Rice 

[She was a daughter of Thoinaj Barrett.] 

\_CheruP s Head over Death* s Head.'\ 

116. Here lyes Buried | ^ Body of M". | Mary 
Rice; Wife | to M' Benjamin | Rice; Who Died 
Od:^ I ; 22"'* A.D. 1736, in : I 66'' Year of Her Age. 

Footstone: Mrs Mary | Rice 

[Her maiden name was Graves, from Sudbury.] 

\_Death's Head.l 

217. Here Lies Buried | y Body of \ \ Widow 
Mary Rice | Relik' of Deac" | Caleb Rice who | 
7 



50 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

departed this life | August; 18"' | a'd 1742 | Jn;65"' 
year | of her age 

Footstone: y^ Widow | Mary Rice 

[She was a daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Howe) Ward.] 

[Death's Head.'] 

218. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Mary 
Rice Relic' | Widow of M^ Jacob | Rice Who De- 
parted I This Life Octobe' ^ 6 | a. d. 1752 | Age 80 
years | & 16 [days] 

Footstone: Mrs Mary | Rice 

219. M''' Mary Rice | (Wife of Caleb Rice a. m.) 
I whofe Remains are | here Interr'd | departed this 

Life I March \ 27""; 1777. | i^tatis 34. 

Reader ! fpend a mournful tear, 
Upon the duft that llumbers here : 
And when You read the (tate of me, 
Think [ ]s for thee. 

Footstone: Mrs Mary Rice. | 1777 

[She was a daughter of Rev. Nathan and Judith Stone of South- 
borough.] 

[Death's Head.'] 

220. Here Lies the | Body of Meriam | Rice 
Daftr of I M' Abr"^: & Mr'. | Persis Rice Who | 
Dec** January ^ | 22 1753 | Age 9 years | 10 Months 
& 22 Days 

Footstone: Meriam | Rice 

Memento mori 

[Death' s Head.] 

111. In Memory of | M'. Nathan Rice; | Who 
died May | ; 28"' ad 1764, | in ; 60'' Year | of his 
Age. 

Naked as from the Earth we came 
And crept to Life at firft 
We to the Earth return again, 
And mingle with our Dull. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 5 I 

\_Ur» and Willow Tree.'j 

111. In Memory of | M". Noah Rice, | who died 
Oct. I, 1820; I Aged Lxix years. 

Hark, how the Sacred calm that breathes around, 
Bids every fierce tumultuous passi»»n ceace ; 
In still small accents whispering from the ground 
A grateful earnest of eternal peace. 

Footstone: N. R. 

^Death's Head.] 

223. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' Persis 
Rice | Wife of M^ Abraham | Rice Who Deed | 
Oftober The 4 | a. d. 1755 jn y" | 44 year of her age. 

Footstone: Mr' | Perfis | Rice 

[Her maiden name was Robinson. J 

[Death's Head.] 
124.. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Cap' Peter 
Rice | Who Deceafed | Nouember The | 28 a d | 
1753 Aged I 95 Years | i Month | And 4 Days 

Footstone: Cap' | Peter | Rice 

[Death's Head.] 

225. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | Mr' 
Rebekah Rice | Wife of Cap' | Peter Rice Who | 
Departed This Life | May The 13 | a. d. 1749 | Age 
81 Years 3 m | & 8 ds 

Footstone: Mrs. | Rebekah | Rice 

[She was a daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Ward) Howe.] 

226. RvFus Rice | who sleeps here | Died | In 
Worcester | Jan. 29, 1851 : | ilL 58 y'rs. 

Also in memory of [William Palfrey Rice, who died 
in Cincinnati May 23, 1843.] 

[The remains of Rut'us Rice were taken up and removed to Rural 
Cemetery in Worcester. William Palfrey Rice was never buried here. 

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52 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

The old stone, broken at the place indicated by the brackets, was re- 
set at the time ot the renovation of this ground, under the mistaken idea, 
evidently, that the bodies rested here. Rufus and William P. were 
sons of Noah Rice (No. 222). 

[Death's Head.'] 

11']. Here Lies y] Body of Samuel | Rice Son of 
M^ I Abra" & Mr' | Perfis Rice Who | Deed Oc' ] i 
I 1755 jn y 2 I Year of his Age 

Footstone: Samuel | Rice 

[Cherub's Head.~\ 

228. M" Sarah Rice | (Confort of | Noah Rice 
A. M.) I departed this Life | March y 15"": 1781 | in y 
28 Year | of her | Age. 

Come liften all unto this call, 

Which GOD doth make to-day ; 
For You muft die as well as I, 

And pals from hence away. 

Footstone : Mrs | Sarah Rice 

[Her maiden name was Cazneau, of Boston.] 

[Death's Head.] 

iig. Silas Rice | son of M" | Gerfhom & Mr' | 
Lydia Rice | who dec'' | Auguft y Ji'^ | 1742 age | 3 
years 

[Death's Head.] 

230-231. Solomon Rice | Died Feb' 20 Age | 9 
years 7 m & 3** 

Gershom Rice Died | Feb' 20 Age 7 | years 8 m 
^5^1 1753 Sons of I M' Gerfhom and | M" Lydia 
Rice 

Footstone: Solomon I Gerfliom I Rice 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 53 

232. William Cazneau | Rice (Son of | Noah 
Rice A. M. I & M" Sarah | his Wife) | died Jan'' ^ 19*'' 

1780 [remainder not plain]. 

233. William Cazneau | Rice (Son of | Noah 
Rice A. M. I & M" Sarah | his Wife) | died April 11'^ 

1781 ; I Aged 3 Months 

Footstone: W. Cazneau | Rice 

\_Deatl^Head.'\ 

234. In Memory of | M'. Zorobable Rice | who 
died Auguft 27"", | 1775. in ' 74"" | Year of his | Age. 

How weak the prif'n is where you dwell, 
Your flesh a tot' ring wall ; 
The breaches certainly foretell 
The houfe muft /hortly fall. 

Footstone: Mr. | Zorobable | Rice 1775. 

Mussell. 

\_UrTi and Willow Tree.'^ 

235. In memory of | Mr. | Oliver Russell, | 
who died | Oct. 28, 1820, | lEt. G-j. 

Footstone: O. R. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 
\^Death's Head.'] 

236. Here lies y Body [ | M" Bety Sawyer | fhe 
died Sep'. | ] 29"" 1770 Aged | 32 Years 5 months. 

Footstone: Mrs Bety | Sawyer | 1770 

237. Edmund, | son of | Mr. Phinehas & Mrs. | 
Hannah Sawyer, | died | March 21, 18 16, | -^t. 6 
months. 

Footstone: E. S. 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

238. Mrs. Hannah, | wife of | Phineas Sawyer, | 
died Oct. 1849, I ^t- 1^- 



54 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

239. In memory of | Mr. Phinehas Sawyer, | 
who died | Jan. 14, 1820: | N.t. 51. 

Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, 
for they rest from their labours, 
and their works do follow them. 

Footstone: P. S. 

<Scaber» 

140-243. Here lie the remains of | Heman Seaver, 

I died Dec. 18, 1835, ^g^*^ ^^ Y^- I ^"^ of his wife | 

Elizabeth Seaver, | died Feb. 5, 18 15, aged 43 ys. 

I and of their Son | Aaron Weeks Seaver, | died 

April 5, 1 8 13, aged 14 ys. | and of | Aaron Weeks 

Seaver 1^. \ died June i, 18 19, aged 6 weeks. 

[The son last mentioned was the child of the second wife of Heman 
Seaver, noted next below, who was a daughter of Noah Rice. The 
maiden name of the first wife was Weeks.] 

244. Sarah Cazneau Rice, | Widow of | Heman 
Seaver, | Died at Reeceville, Pa. | Aug. 6, 1872, | N.. 
84. 

{Death's Head.] 

245. Here lyes ^ Body | of Anna Smith | Daug' 
of"; Rev. M' I Aaron & M^' | Martha Smith | Died 
Sep. I'* 1745 I Aged 4 Years & 10 D' 

Footstone: Anna | Smith 

[J Scroll.} 

246. In Memory of I Mifs Eunice Smith | Daught. 
of M^ Nathaniel, | & M". Lydia Smith, | who died 
June 17"", 1760. I Aged 21 Years. 

That Life we praife | Which doth excell, 
Not in much time | [But atling well ?] 

Footstone: Mifs | Eunice Smith 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 55 

[Death's Head.'] 

14.J. Here Lies Buried | The Body of Mr' | 
Martha Smith Wife | of the Rev'' M' | Aaron Smith 
of I Marlboro Who | Died May y 12 | 1755 J" The 
34 I Year of her Age 

Footstone: Mrs | Martha ( Smith 

[J Scro//.] 

248. In I Memory of | M' Nathaniel Smith | 
who died March y 26, | 1782; in ^ 81"^ Year | of his 

I Age. 

Footstone: M"". | Nathl. | Smith 

[J Sero//.] 

249. In Memory of | M'. Samuel Smith | who 
died June y 29, | 1781. in y 48"" Year | of his Age. 

Beho'd & fee as You pais by, 
As you are now To once was I ; 
As I am now lo muft You be, 
Prepare for Death & follow me. 

Footstone: Mr | Saml Smith 

250. Harriet M. Stearns, | died Jan. 2, 1862. 

251-252. Heman Stow, | Born Jan. 10, 1749, | 
Died Jan. 25, 1830, | ^. 81 yrs. 

" I have rejoiced in the way of thy te- 
stimonies, as much as in all riches." 

Fs. 119 : 14. 

Abigail, j wife of Heman Stow, | Born Dec. 20, 
1752, I Died Nov. 29, 1830, | JE, 78 yrs. 

** Blessed are they that do his comman- 
dments, that they may have right 
to the tree of life." Rev. 22: 14. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[Her maiden name was Brown, and she came from Sudbury, j 



56 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



253. In memory of | Martin Stow, | Son of M'. 
Heman & M^ | Abigail Stow. | who died Feb^ 15"^: 
1783. I Aged 8 Years, | & 9 Days. 

Come all y^ fervants of the Lord, 
Rejoice, for great is your reward, 
O then prepare tor ludden death, 
[ ] 

Footstone: Martin | Stow 

\_Double Stone with Urtis and a Willow Tree.'\ 

254-255. In Memory of | Deacon Simon Stow | 

who died | Dec'. 16"': | 1795, | Aged 73 years, | 8 
months & | 16 days. 

My foul in Chrifts fweet hand I truft 

Now fhall I 1 weetly fleep ; 
My body mouldring into duft, 

I leave with him to keep. 

Footstone: Deac" | Simon Stow 

In Memory of | Mrs. Sarah Stow, wife | of 
Deac". Simon Stow, | who died Dec'. 22^ | 1794, 
Aged 71 years. | 11 months & | 20 days. 

My foul forfakes each vain delight, 
And bids the Earth farewel ; 
It welcomes Death & takes its flight, 
In hopes with Chrift to dwell. 

Footstone: Mrs. | Sarah Stew 

Straten. 

456. Abigail, | Daughter of M'. | Jonathan & M". 
I Abigail Straten. | died June y II'^ | 1771., Aged 4 

Years, | 8 m & 20 d 

[Jn Urn.} 

457. In Memory of | Mrs. Abigail Straten | 
wife of I Mr. Joseph Straten, | who died Dec. | 30. 
1794, I aged 73 years. 

Footstone: + | Mrs. A, Straten. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 57 

\_Cherub^ s Head with a Wig.~^ 

258. Here lies ' Body of | M'. Jonathan Straten 
I he died Auguft | ^ lo"" 1758 in ; | 44" Year of his 

Age. 

Behold & fee as you pals by, 
As you are now fo once was I. 
As I am now To muft you be 
Prepare for Death & follow mc. 

Footstone: Mr Jonathan | Straten. | 1758. 
{Death's Head.'] 

259. Here lies buried | ^ Body of M" | Joseph 
Straten | who departed | this life | Septemb' y 18''' | 
AD 1732 I in y dG^ year | of his age 

Footstone: Mr | Joseph | Straten 

{Cherub's Head.] 

260. In Memory of | M'. Joseph Straten | Who 
Died I May ; 7"': 1774. | Aged 77 Years, j & 6 
Months. 

Footstone: M'. yofeph | Straten 1774 
{Cherub'' s Head.] 

261. In Memory of | Mifs Lucy Straten, | 
Daughter of Mr. Jonathan | & Mrs. Betty Straten. 

I fhe died April y i^ 1771 | Aged 20 Years & 4 Men' 

In bloom of Youth Behold I Die, 
Dear friends prepare, Death may be nigh. 
This grave's my home, here I muft Reft 
Till Chrift fliall [call me to be bleft]. 

Footstone: Mifs Lucy | Straten 1771 

{Cherub' s Head with a wig.] 

idl. In Memory of Deacon | Jofeph Taynter, 
who I (ferved Twenty-two Years in | the Church) died 
February | \ 19*'' ad. 1764, in \ \ 77"^ Year of his Age. 

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58 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

The ftroke of Death hath laid my Head 
Down in this dark and Jiient Bed : 
The Trump ftiall sound, I hope to r//"f, 
And meet my SAVIOUR m the Skies. 

Footstone: Dea: Jofeph | Taynter 

263. Abigail, | daughter of | Mr. Joseph and Mrs. 
I Nancy Tayntor, | died Feb. 16, 18 12, | ^Et. 8 ms. 

This tender bud so young and fair 
Call'd hence by early doom 
[Just came to show how sweet a flower 
In Paradise could bloom.] 

Footstone: A. T. 

264. Abigail B. | daughter of | Mr. Joseph & Mrs. 
I Nancy Tayntor, | died Apr. 12, 18 10, | ^t. i yr. 

& 4 ms. 

'* of which is the Kingdom of 
Heaven." 

Footstone: A. B. T. 

265. In memory of | Ann Maria Tayntor, | who 
died I Feb. 5, 1843, I Aged 25 years. 

" I am the resurrection and the life : 
he that believeth in me, though 

he were dead, 
yet shall he live." 

Footstone: A. M. T. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Nancy Tayntor.] 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees."] 

266-267. In memory of I Mr. Jonathan Tayntor, 
I who died | June 9, 1808, | JEt. 84. 
In memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | wife of Mr. | Jona- 
than Tayntor, | who died | Sept. 20, 1820, | JEu 86. 

I heard a voice from heaven, saying 

unto me, write, 
Blessed are the dead which die in 

the Lord, from 
henceforth. 

Footstone: S. T. J. T. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 59 

268. In memory of | Jonathan Tayntor | who 
died March 18, 1843. | Aged 28 years. 

" Them also which sleep in Jesus 
will God bring with him." 

Footstone: J. T. 

269. To the memory of | Joseph Tayntor, | who 
died I Sept. 13, 1845 • I Aged 78 yrs. | & 7 mos. 

"Then shall the duft return to the 
earth as it was ; and the spirit shall 
return to God who gave it." 
CSeuIptor'S'Oiark:] J. O'Connor. 

[ C/rzf and Willow Tree."] 

270. In memory of j Miss | Lydia Tayntor, | 
who died | Jan. 4, 1835, | Mt. 70. 

Smitten Friends 
Are Angels sent on errands full of love ; 
for us they languish, and for us they die ; 
and shall they languish, shall they die in vain. 

Footstone: L. T. 

271. Nancy, | wife of | Joseph Tayntor, | Died | 
Mar. 7, 1866, I M. 86 ys. 9 ms. 

[Sculptor'a mark:] D. Harris. 

[Cherub's Head.'\ 

l']i. In memory of | the Widow Grace Ward | 
Wife of M\ Daniel Ward; | Formerly the Wife of | 
M'. Edward Barns : | who departed this Life | May 
16"" 1788. Aged 84 I years & 3 months. 

Jesus can make a dying bed, 
As soft as downy pillows are ; 
Then on his breaft I'll lean my head, 
And breathe my life out fweetly there. 

Footstone: Widow [ Grace Ward 

[She was a daughter ofjohn and Hannah (Morse) Newton. She 
was married first to Simon Rice.] 



6o MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Dfath's Head.l 

273. In Memory of | Lieu'. John Warren | who 
died Dec', y 27"*: | 1783. in the 83'' Year | of his age. 

Death cannot make our Souls afraid, 

If God be with us there ; 
We may walk through our Darkeft Shade, 

C ]• 

Footstone: Lieu* | John Warren 

\_DeatFs Head.'] 

274. In memory of | M". Zipporah Warren | 
who died May 1'^ 1790. | aged 85 years. | ReHct of 
Lieu'. John Warren. 

Prepare me Lord, for thy right hand, 
Then come the joytul day ; 
Come Death and fome Celeftial band, 
To bear my Soul away. 

Footstone: Mrs. | Zipporah | Warren 

31S9atson. 

\_An Uni.] 
175. Samuel Watson, | feveral years a refident in 
this I town as a fchool Mafter, | fleeps here. | He died 
Jan''. 15, 1803 : ^tatis 27. 

Truly a promifing Youth ! Not extenfively 
known but eminently uleful in his little 
fphere. He cheerfully profeifed & zealoully 
defended Chrittianity while living ; and 
trufted it with fuftaining confidence 
when dying : " Behold the upright : 
The end of that man is 'Peace." 

Footstone: S. W. 

[Priest Monument, reverse.] 

276-278. Ephraim Whitcomb I Aug. 30, 1740. | 
July 30, 181 1. 

Elizabeth | his wife | 1748, | Feb. 18, 1823. 

Elizabeth | their dau. | Mar. 7, 1776, | July 6, 
1856. 



OLD COMMON BURIAL GROUND. 6l 

\^Cherub* s Head with a wig.~^ 

279. In memory of I M'. Job Whitney b. a. | who 
died June ^ I3'\ | ad 1761, iEtatis 32. 

Tuba mirum Spargens Sonum, 
Per Sepulchra Regionum, 
Coget omnes ante Tlironum. 
At the laft Trumpet's Sound, 
the Dead, tho' under ground. 
Shall rile ; his Throne Surround. 

Footstone: Job | Whitney, | 1761 

{Death's Head.-] 

280. Here lies buried | y body of | Esther Willard 
I daughter of M'' | Simeon & Mr' | Phebe Willard | 

who dec** April \ \ aj** a'd 1751 | age 17 years | 10 m 
& 10 D 

2]2Sinci) ester. 

{Death's Head.] 

281. RuFus Son of M^ | Caleb & M". Anna Win- 
chefter who | died November | y 15*'' 1770 Aged | 
Eight Years & 3d 

Footstone: Rufus | Winchefter 

[J Tree.] 

282. Jerome K. | Son of William & | Judith Win- 
chester; I died Nov. 16, 1834, | JEt. 17 ms. 

Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, 
Death timely came, with friendly care, 
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed 
^ [ ] 

Footstone: J. K. W. 

[J Scro//.'] 

283. Mary, | Daughter of Caleb | & Anna Win- 
chefter I died Jan'' 21*^: | 1776. Aged 10 Years | 10 
Months & 10 1 Days. 

Footstone: Mary I Wincheller. 



62 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

284. RuFus, I Son to Caleb, & | Anna Winchefter. 
I died Jan^ 21'^: | 1776. Aged | i Y\ 10 m. | & 13 

D. 

■285. Rufus Winchefter. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

286. In memory of | William, | Only Child of | 
William and | Judith Winchester, | who died Aug. 
24, I 1832, N.t. 1 years. | 7 months & 8 days. 

Farewell dear Child in Christ below 

We bid you now a short adieu, 

Sleep on dear Child and take thy rest, 

God called thee hence, he [knew 'twas best]. 

Footstone: W. W. 



ADDENDA. 

(SfootraU. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

287. Persis Whitney | Wife of | Nathan Goodale 
Born Jan. 10, 1718, | Died June 20, 1798. | IE. 80. 

288. Needham Wilbur, | [arose] \ Son of Need- 
ham & Candace | N. Howe, | died Sept. 10, 1848, | 
aged I year 4 months. 

So fades the lovely blooming flower, 
Frail smiling solace of an hour ! 
So soon our transient comforts fly, 
And pleasures only bloom to die. 




Spring Hill Burying Ground 




Spring Hill Burying Ground 

Looking North 
Showing horizontal Kravestones of Brinismead and Breck 



t:^l y "' " ,J;^| / he Body o( Mr^ i^^l 



(ly^ 



M4^ 



H 
rf 



Spring Hill Burying Ground. 



[On a large stone near the entrance is the following inscription :] 

SPRING HILL CEMETERY 

1675 



[^Ur» and Willow Tree.'\ 

I. In memory of | Miss | Lydia Adams, | who 
died I Sept. 14, 1835, I ^^' 7^- 

Why do we mourn departed friends, 

Or shake at death's alarms j 
*T is but the voice that Jesus sends, 

To call them to his arms. 

Footstone: L. A. 

Ernes. 

[^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 
1. Benjamin son of | Mr. Simeon & Mrs. Mary 
I Ames, died June 15'^ 1812 | Aged 14 years & 9 
months. 

Footstone: B. A. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

3. In memory of | Mrs. Mary, | wife of Mr. | 
Simeon Ames, | who died | June 2, 1837, | ^t. 67. 

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66 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Here lies the kind parent, christian, friend, 
Beloved by all, who, in the paths of wisdom trod : 
Calm resignation earnestly she sought ; 
Died full in the faith, of her Saviour, & her God. 

Footstone: M. A. 

[She was a daughter of Benjamin and Abigail Clark.] 

\_Urti and Willow Tree."] 

4. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Simeon Ames, 
I who died | Sept. 3, 1823 : | ^t. 58 y^ 9 mo. | & 

29 days. 

Footstone: S. A. 

^riiutijnott. 

\_Death's Head.'] 

5. Here lies buried ] Body of | M^s. Abigail 
Arbuthnott. I Relid of M'. John Arbuth | nott late 
of Bofton dec"* | fhe departed this life | Feb'' ; S"', ad 
1769 in y I 82*" year of her age. 

Footstone: Mrs Abigail Arbuthnott. 

[On Goodhue Monument.] 

6. Elizabeth L. | wife of | Judge R. B. Archi- 
bald, I of Jacksonville, Fla. | and Dau. of | Rev. John 
N. & Emily L. | Goodhue, | Died at Maryport, Fla. 

I May 24, 1877. 

Uutil the day break and the | shadows flee away. 
[Death's Head.] 

Memento Mori 

7. In Memory of M'' | Lydia Arnald wife of | 
Lieu': Jofeph Arnald, | who departed this | Life No- 
vember I 19"^: 1776. In the I 23'^ y^^r o^ 1 her age. 

Likewife a fon of faid Jofeph & | Lydia was Buried 
in the grave | with his Mother. 

Footstone: [Scroll] Mrs Lydia Arnald | & Ton 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 67 

[ Urn atid Willow Tree. ~\ 

8. Anna Arnold | died | July 17, 1845, I ^^* 1'^' 
Footstone: A. A. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Lydia Arnold.] 

[On a broken stone.] 

9. Sacred | to the memory of | Lieu'. Jofeph 
Arnold; I who died Nov^ i5'\ | 1796: | Aged 58 
years. 

Naked as from the Earth we came, 
And crept to life at first j 
We to the Earth return again, 
And mingle with our Duft. 

Footstone: Lieu' I Jofeph Arnold. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[^ Rose.'l 

10. Olive | wife of | Winslow Arnold. | died Oct. 
18, 1878, I iE. 74 y's. 7 m's. & la d's. 

Free from Sin, from sorrow free, 
She dwells forever Lord with thee 

[ t/r// and Willow Tree.'\ 

11. In memory of | Mrs. Rachel, | Wife of | 
Mr. John Arnold, | who died | May 18,1819: | aged 

Farewell my partner, friends so dear, 
Weep not for me, dry up your tears, 
And when the last loud trump shall sound, 
I hope in Christ, we shall be found. 

Footstone: * | R. A. 

[Her maiden name was Hill.] 

\^A Rose.'] 

12. Winslow Arnold | Died | Feb. 11, 1866, | 

^t. 75. 

He hoped for heaven. 

Footstone; W. A. 

13. Susan M. | Wife of | Joseph Bailey, | Died 
May <i\, 1881, | iEt 81 Yrs. 



68 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Maniuttv. 

\^DeatIi' s Head."^ lieu' 

14. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | John Banis- 
ter I who departed | this Hfe July | y 19''' a. d. 1730 

I ^g^ S9 y£3.rs I 1 1 M & 6 D. 

Footstone: Lieut | John j Banister 

\_Ur?i, Willow Tree and Obelisks. '\ 

15. Francis Barnard | died | Dec. 28, 1858, | 
Aged 90. 

" I am the resurrection and the life." 

Footstone: F. B. 

[ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 

16-17. Joel Barnard | died | Aug. 15, 1775, | 
' Mx.. 43. I Lucy Barnard j his wife, | died Jan. i, 
1805, I iEt. 71. 

How lov'd, how valued once — avails us not, 
To whom related — or by whom forgot. 

Footstone: J. B. L. B. 

[Mrs. Barnard was a daughter of Simon and Lucy (Gove) Stevens. 
This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\lJrji and Willow Tree.~\ 

18-19. Miss Lucy Barnard, | died May 27, 1853, 
I Mt. 82. 

Miss Phebe Barnard, | died June 6, 1859, | lEt. 
86. 

Daughters of Mr. Joel & | Mrs. Lucy Barnard. 

; In their lives shone the Christian virture. 

: Hope sustained them to the end. 

Footstone: L. B. P. B. 

[^Urn and Willozv Tree."] 

20. Luke D. | Son of Mr. George & | Mrs. Grace 
Barnard | died | Sept. 30, 1831, | ^t. 2 years. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 69 

Here lies the pretty smiling boy, 
His Father's hope, his Mother's joy ; 
Why did he make so short a stay, 
Just steal our hearts, and then away. 

Footstone: L. D. B. 

\_Ol)el!sks, Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

21. Mrs. Martha, | wife of | Joel Barnard, | 
died I July aa, 1848, | lEt. 75. 

Farewell, dear Mother, thou hast left us, 
We thy loss most deeply feel ; 
But 'tis God who hath bereft us. 
He can all our sorrows heal. 

Footstone: M. B. 

[She was a daughter of Thaddeus and Lovina (Brigham) Howe.] 

^Death's Head.'] 
11. In Memory of | Cap\ Robert Barnard | 
who died May y 13th, | a.d 1773. | in ^ 85th | Year 
of his I Age. 

Down to the Dead all muft Defcend, 
The Saints of GOD muft Die. 
While Angels guard their Souls to Reft, 
In Duft their Bodies Lie. 

Footstone: \_Scroll'\ | Cap' | Robert | Barnard | 1773 
IDeath's Head.] 

23. In I Memory of | M'. Solomon Barnard | 
who died Auguft i^. 1775. ] in the 39"" year | of his 
age. 

My Soul in Chrift's fweet hands I truft. 
Now can I fweetly fleep ; 
My Body falling to the duft, 
I leave with thee to keep. 

Footstone: M^ [ Solomon | Barnard. 

[Urn and Willow Tree.] 

i\. In memory of | Mr. Benjamin Barnes, | who 
died I Feb. 15, i8t2, | Nx. 61. 
Footstone: B. B. 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 



JO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_Death's Head.'\ 

25. Dorothy Dau^ | to M'. Daniel & M". | 
Zeruiah Barnes | Dec^ Aug^ i''. 1736 | in y 13"" year 

Footstone: D. B. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

26. Mrs. Elizabeth, | widow of | Stephen Barnes, 
I died Apr. 29, 1839, | ^t. 70. 

Faithful and kind in all the relations | of life: She dealt justly, loved 
mercy, | and walked humbly with God. 

Footstone: E. B. 

{Death's Head.'] 

27. Here Lies Buried | y Body of Mr' Hannah 
I Barns Wife of Deac | John Barns As you | are 

so were we as | we are so you will | be who dec'' | 
Nouemb' y 8*^ | a. d. 1742 | jn y 66^^ \ year of | her 
age 

Footstone: Mr^ | Hannah | Barns 

[Death's Head.'] 

28. Here Lyes the | Body of M" | John Barns: 
I aged 78 years | who departed | this Hfe | September 

Foorstone: M'' John Barns 

[Death's Head.] 

29. Here Lies Buried | The Body of Deac". | 
John Barns | Who Departed | This Life | April y 5 

I A. D. 1752 I jn the 86 year | Of His Age. 
Footstone: Deac" John | Barns 

Memento mori 

[Scroll and Cherubs' Heads.] 

30. In Memory | of | M'. John Barns, | who 
died Jan': 23'': | ad. 1785 ; In the | 68"": year of | his 
age. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 7I 

The iweet remembrance of the j'uft 
Shall flourish when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: [^ScroW] \ M^ John Barns 

Redeem your hours ; My Glafs is run, And fo muft yours 
\_Death'! Head and Urtis.~\ 

31. Here Lies j Interr'd the Body of | M'. Jona- 
than Barns | who departed this Life | Od;'. y lo"" ad. 
1783. I In the 80"' Year | of his age. 

Death fteady to his purpose from ye womb 
Purfues till we are driven to the tomb ! 
O reader wilely lay this thought to heart, 
And leek an intereft in the better part. 
Then when you clofe in death your mortal eyes. 
Your foul may rile and reign above the fkies. 

Footstone: \^ScrolI'\ M^ Jonathan | Barns 

\_Urti and Willow Tree.'\ 

31. Erected | In Memory of | Cap*: Mofes Barns, 
I who died March i"^. ad | 178 i, in the 41'* year of | 
his age. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. 

Footstone: Cap* | Mofes Barns. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

What I fay unto you I lay unto all Watch. 

\_Death' s Head and Urns.'] 

33. Here Lies | Interr'd the Body of | M": Rachel 
BARNs(Relid;of I M'. Jonathan Barns) | who departed 
this Life | Jan', y ao'*": ad. 1784. | In the 70"": year of 

O I yet do fpeak though I am dead 

A fovereign GOD made this my bed. 
And what I have to fay to thee 
Prepare for Death and follow me. 

Footstone: \_Seroll] j M". Rachel j Barns 
[^Urn and IF i I low Tree.] 

34. In memory of | Mrs. Sarah Barnes, | widow 
of I Mr. Benjamin Barnes, ( who died | April 18, 
I 8 14, I lEi. 66. 

Footstone: S. B. [Her maiden name was Woods.] 



72 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Urn afid Willow T'ree.~\ 

2,^. Erected | in memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | widow 
of I Mr. John Barns | who died | Nov. 5,1815: | Mt, 
88. 

Footstone: S. B. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 
"^G. Erected | in memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | widow 
of I Capt. Moses Barns | who died | Jan. 18, 1826: | 
iEt. 86. 

Footstone: S. B. 

[She was a daughter of John and Martha Banister.! 

\JJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 

37. In memory of | Mr. Stephen | Barns, | who 
died I April 5, 1827: | Mt. 60. 

Lo ! where the husband, father, christian lies, 
Wept by the wife, the child, the neighbour's eyes ; 
Reader ! reflect, pursue the path he trod 
The path of duty, leading unto God. 

Footstone: S. B. 

[Barnes Monument, Front.] 
\_A Hand.'\ 

38-40. WiNSLow Barnes | Died Apr'. 15, 1861, 
I M. 69 yrs. 3 dys. 

Nancy his wife | Died May 22, 1888, | IE. 92 yrs. 
13 dys. 

Ann E. I dau. of Winslow | and Nancy Barnes, | 
Died Aug. 21, 1835, I ^- H ys. 7 mos. 

[Sculptors' mark:] Tateum & Ilorgan, Worcester. 

[In same Lot, on small Stones :] 

Mother Sister | Ann E, | dau. of | W. & N. Barnes | died 

I Aug. 20, 1835, JE. 14 yrs. 7 ms. Father | Winslow Barnes 
I died I Apr. 15, 1861, | JE. 69. | Our hope is in heaven. 

[Mrs. Barnes was Nancy Newton.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 73 

[Double Stone.] 
From Deaths Arrest no age is Free 

\_Cherub^s Heads. ~\ 

41-42. Here lies Buried ^ Body | of Mr. William 
Barns | Aged 20 Years 1 \ Months, & 27 Days. 

Here lies Buried y Body | of Mr. Aaron Barns | 
Aged 28 Years, 11 | Months, & 10 Days. 

They were awfully Drowned in the River June 18, 
I 1773- 

Behold Ye Mourners for the Dead, 
In this cold grave we'v made our Bed; 
And water prov'd our fatal End, 
So Chrift our Head, is mans beft Friend. 

Yea ! Man giveth up the Ghoft, and where is he ? 
Note, it is a Very awful Confideration to think where 
they are that have given up the Ghoft, and where 
we (hall be when we give it up. The Soul 
is gone to the world of Spirits, into Eternity, to return 
no more to this World. 

Oh ! that we were wife, that we underftood this, 
that we would confider our latter End. 

Footstone: [^Trees'] | Mr. Aaron | Barns | Mr. William | Barns 

iJarrctt. 

{_Death's Head.'\ 

43. Here lies buried ] Body of | M". Elisabeth 
Barret, y | wife of M'. Thomas Barret | who died 
Sep', y 12"' I 1765 in y 89'^, I year of her age. 

Footstone: M" | Elisabeth | Barret | 1765 
[She was Elisabeth Stow, of Concord.] 

\_Death's Head.] 

44. Here lies buried | y Body of | John Barrett 
I son of M^ Thomas | & Mr= Elizebath | Barrett 

who I dec'' May y 14"" | a*d 1739 age 20 | years 5 m 

& II D 

Footstone: John | Barrett 
10 



74 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Death's Head.'] 

45. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M'. | Thomas 
Barrit I Who Departed This | Life August y 30"" | 
Anno Domini 1750 | jn y 78"' year | Of His Age 

Footstone: M'' Thomas | Barrit 

\_A Cross.] 

46. Elizabeth Dau\ | of M'. Thomas & | M". 
EHzabeth | Biglow who | Died June ^ iS"" | 1731 
Aged I I Month & 14 Days. 

Footstone: V. B. [probably from Uriah Bigelow's grave.] 
\_CheruF s Head with a wig.] 

47. Here hes y Body of | M" Elisabeth Biglow, 
I Wife to Lieut. Thomas | Biglow; fhe died | Jan^, 

y i", 1770, I Aged 62 Years. 

Behold & fee ! as you pals by, 
As you are now, io once was I : 
As I am now, fo muft you be, 
Prepare for Death & follow me. 

Footstone: Mrs Elifabeth | Biglow I 1770 

[She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Gale) Nourse.] 

[ Urn a/id Willozv Tree. ] 

48. Mrs. I Elizabeth, | wife of | Ephraim Bige- 
low, I died | Feb. 4, 1847, I ^t. 69. 

Farewell dear children, friends adieu: 
In age I'm called away from you, 
Bear in mind your Saviors love. 
And be prepared to dwell above. 

Footstone: E. B. 

[Second wife of Ephraim Bigelow. Maiden name Harrington.] 
\lJrn and Willow Tree.] 

49. In memory of | Emeline | daug. of Mr. Eph- 
raim I & Mrs. EHzabeth Bigelow | who died | Nov. 
3, 1817 : I iEt. 1 y', 3 mo. & 10 d. 

Sleep on sweet babe from troubles free. 
Thy parents soon will follow thee. 

Footstone: E. B. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 75 

[ L'r;/ and Willow Tree.~\ 

50. Ephraim I BiGELOw Jr. | son of Mr. Ephraim 
& I Mrs. Elizabeth Bigelow, | died Oct. 27, | 1834, 
^t. 15 yrs. 

Let this vain world engage no more : 

Behold the gaping tomb ! 
It bids us seize the present hour ! 

To-morrow death may come. 

Footstone: E. B. 

\_lJrn and Willow Tree."^ 

51. Mr. I Ephraim Bigelow, | died Oct. 25, 1843, 

l^t. 75. 

Farewell dear friends, and children too, 
Christ has called me home : 
In a short time he'll call for you, 
Prepare yourselves to come. 

Footstone: E. B. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree's^ 

c^i. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Gershom 
Bigelow, | who died | Jan. 3, 18 12, | M.t. 97. 

By long experience I have known 
Thy sovereign power to save ; 
At thy command I venture down 
Securely to the grave. 

Footstone: \^A Tree'] | G. B. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

^2' In Memory of | Lieu\ Ivory Biglow, | who 
died Feb'. | 14. 1804. | in the G^, year | of his age. 

They die in ^^efus and are bleft 

How kind their flumbers are 

From fuffering and from fin releafed 

And free'd from every care. * 

Footstone: jjc j Lieu'. I. Biglow. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Cherul?^s Head with a Wig.] 

54. Here h'es the body of | M". Jerusha ; the 
wife of I M^ John Bigelow. fhe | died Jan^ ^ 16'', 
1758. I in y 81^ year | of her age. 

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76 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Blefsed are the dead [that die in the Lord.] 
[She was a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Gale) Garfield of Water- 
town.] 

\_CheruP s Head with a Wig.'^ 

^^. Here lies ' body of | M'. John-Biglow. | he 
died Sept", ^ S'*", | ad 1769 ; in y 95^*^ year | of his age. 

BlelTed are the Dead | That die in the Lord. 

Footstone: John- | Biglow 

Asleep in Jesus. 

^6. LoviNA BiGELOw | died | June 2, 1863, | IE. 
87 y'rs. 4 mo's. & 15 | days. 
Footstone: L. B. 
[She was a daughter of Timothy and Miriam (How) Bigelow.J 

[t/r/? and Willow Tree.~\ 

57. In memory of | Lydia, | Daug. of Mr. Eph- 
raim & | Mrs. Elizabeth Bigelow ; | who died | Nov. 
II. 1 8 1 7 : I Rt, 4 y': 9 mo. & 5 d': 

Sleep on sweet child and take thy rest, 
God called thee home he thought it best. 

\^An UrN.'] 

58. In memory of | M". Mary Bigelow, | Wife 
of M\ Gerfham Bigelow, | who died June 9, 1802, | 
^tatis 84. 

Prepare me Lord for thy right hand, 
Then come the joyful day 
Come Death or fome Celeftial band 
And bear my foul away. 

Footstone: Mrs | y[^ Bigelow 

[She was a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Howe.] 

[ Ur/i and Willow Tree. ] 

59. Erected | In Memory of | Mrs. Mary Big- 
elow, I wife of I Mr. Ephraim Bigelow, | who died | 
Sept. 9, 1806. I iEt. 28 y. & 6 m. 

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* SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 77 

" Great GOD ! is this our certain doom ? 
And are we still secure ! 
Still v/alking downward to the tomb, 

[ ] 

Footstone: M. B. 

[ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.^ 

60. Erected | in | Memory of j Mrs. Meriam, | 
widow of I Mr. Timothy Bigelow; | who died | Nov. 
14, 1825 : I N^t. 80. 

Surviving friends did this memorial raise 
Not for the useless task the dead to praise, 
But that tlie passengers, when passing by, 
Might stop and ponder on mortality. 

Footstone: M. B. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Brigham) Howe.] 

{Death's Head.] 

61. Thomas Son of | Elizabeth Biglow | who died 

I Sep'. I pi''' 1748 in ; I 5"^ Year of his | Age. 
Footstone: T. B. 

[ Ur?i afid Willow Tree. ] 

di. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Timothy 
I Bigelow, | who died | Nov. 6, 18 17: | N^t. 78. 

Afflidlion sore long time I bore. 

Physicians were in vain ; 
Till God did please & death did seize 

At last to ease my pain. 

Footstone: T. B. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_A Cross.'\ 

63. Vriah Son of yV\ \ Thomas & M". | Eliza- 
beth Biglow I who died | Auguft ^ 18"". 1748 | in ^ 3 
Year of | his Age 

The footstone that belongs to this grave has been placed at that of 
Elizabeth Bigelow (No. 46). 



yS MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Tree.'] 

64. In Memory of | William Bigelow, | Son of 
M'. Ephraim Bigelow, | who died | March 4, 1809, 
I M.X., 3 years & 7 m. 

So soon our transient comforts fly. 
[The rest is illegible.] 

Footstone: W. B. 

Gc^. C. E. Blake | Co I | 5'^« Mass. Inf. 
Footstone: C. E. B. 

[This grave has Rebellion and Marlborough Fire Department mark- 
ers.] 

[^ Rose.l 

66. Stephen H. Blake | died | Oct. 7, 1852, | 
aged 4 yrs. 5 ms. | & 7 days. 

[J Rose.] 
6'j. William K. | Son of | James K. & Mary R. 
I Blake, died | Aug. 19, 1853. | iEt. 3 yrs. 

[Weeks Monument, south side.] 

68. Rev. Isaac Bonney, | died Sept. 16, 1855. | 
aged 73 years. 

69. Sophia Warren, | wife of | Rev. Isaac Bon- 
ney I died Sept. 28, 1855. | aged 6^. 

[On small stones in the Weeks Lot :] 
Sophia W. Bonney Rev. Isaac Bonney 

From deaths arreft no age is free. 

[Death's Head.] 

70. Here lie the Remains of | M". Mary Bow- 
ker : I (Wife of M^ Soloman Bowker | fhe died Feb'', 
y ii"", I AD 1 77 1, Aged 31 Years | 10 Months & 22 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 79 

When Chrift our nature did alTume, 
redeem 'd tJie world from fin, 
i"o by his buriall in the grave, 
we rife to lite [again.] 

Footstone: [Scro//!^ M". Mary | Bovvker 1771. 
[She was a daughter of Amiel and Mary Weeks. J 

71. Mrs. Ann M. | wife of | Mr. James Boyd. | 
died I Oct. 15, 1841. | ^^t. 27. 

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrec- I tion, and the life ; he that 
believeth in | me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John xi. 25. 

[Her maiden name was Hitchcock.] 

72. Edward P. | Son of James & | Lucy S. Boyd. 
I died Mar. 29, 1848, | JEt. 11 mos. | 28 days. 

For of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mat. 19. 11. 
(Boyd Monument.) 

73. John Boyd, | born Apr. 23, 1778, | died May 
8, 1856. 

74. Sophia Boyd, | born Sept. 17, 1785, | died 
Oct. 30, 1854. 

75. Miss I Lydia S. Boyd, j Born May 30, 1818, 
I Died Sept. 6, 1842. | aged 24 years. 

" Old things are past away ; | behold, all things have | become new." 
[Sculptors' mark:] J. Lewis & Co, Worcester. 

[Mrs. Sophia Boyd was a daughter of Roger Phelps.] 
[J Scro//.] 

76. Thomas Boyd | Son to William, | & Lydia 
Boyd. I died Jan^. 3**. 1777. | Aged 23 days. 

Footstone: W'" Boyd, (misplaced). 

77. Thomas Boyd, | died Apr. 9, i860, | JE. 34. 

[Sculptor's mark:] M. Shine. 

Footstone: T. B. 

[This grave has a marker of the Marlborough Fire Department.] 



8o MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Death's Head.'] 

78. In Memory of William | Boyd: (Son of M'. 
William | Boyd, & M". Lydia his | Wife) who died 
Sept'. I ; 27'^ 1 77 1, Aged 4 Years, | 4 Months & 16 
Days 

How lov'd How Valu'd once | Avails me not ; 
To whom Related, | Or by Whom Forgot. 

Footstone: William I Boyd I 1771. 

79. William Boyd 1'^ \ Son to William | & Lydia 
Boyd. I died | June 23^ 1776. Aged | i Year, 6 
Months I & 15 Days. 

Footstone: Tho. Boyd, (misplaced). 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees.] 

80-81. Erected | In Memory of | Lieu*. | Wil- 
liam Boyd, | who died | August 5, 1817, | aged 81 
years, | 5 Mo^ & 11 D% 

In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Boyd, | wife of | 
Lieu*. I WiUiam Boyd, | who died | Feb. 24, 18 17, | 
aged 71 years, | 9 Mo°. & 29 D'. 

Double Footstone: + | W. B. -}- | L. B. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

82. William Boyd | died Mar. 7, 1883, | M. 78 
ys. 3 ms. 

[Death's Head.] 

83. HERE LYES BURIED THE | BODY OF M''^ ELIZ'^.'J 
BRECK I WIDOW OF THE REV**. | M^ ROBERT BRECK. | 
DIED JUNE \ 8"" I 1736. IN THE 52^ | YEAR OF HER 
AGE. 

[The Inscription on the large flat red sandstone, supported on pillars over the grave 
of the Rev. Robert Brack, the second Minister of the Church in Marlborough, is 
printed on the following page :] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 8 I 

84. Reliquiae Terreftres Theologi vere venerandi | 
RoBERTi Breck fub hoc Tumulo confervantur. | Pars 
cceliftis ad coelum myriadum angelorum et | ad Spirit- 
us Juftorum qui perfedli funt, abiit. Ingenii | pene- 
trantis : Quoad Vires naturales, vir fuit am | pliflimae 
mentis et judicii folidi una cum animi Fortitudine fin- 
gulari. 

Quoad Partes acquifitas fpedat, in Linguis | quas 
Dodae prasfertim audiunt admodum pe | ritus : — Liter- 
arum politarum menfura parum | communi inftrudus ; 
et Quod Aliis fuit dificile, | ille Virtute Genii proprii 
et Studiis coardis | feliciter fubegit. 

In omnibus Theologiae Partibus verfatiffimus, et | 
vere orthodoxus Scriba ad Regnum Ccelorum | ufque- 
quoque inftitutus : Officio pastorali in Eccle | fia Marl- 
burienfi, ubi Spiritus Sandus ilium con- | ftituit Epif- 
copum per xxvii Annos, fideliter, fedulo, | pacifice, 
multaque cum Laude, fundlus eft. 

Doctrine Revelatas, una cum Cultu et Regi- | mine 
in Ecclefii[s] Novanglicanis inftituto, Aflertor | hab- 
ilis et ftrenuus. 

AD Confilia danda in Rebus arduis tum publi | cis 
tum privatis, Integritate confpicuus et | Prudentia in- 
ftrudiffimus. 

Sincere dilexit Amicos, Patriam, et univer | fam 
Chrifti Ecclefiam. 

Denique, Pietatis, omnis Virtutis focialis, et | quoad 
Res terrenas, Moderaminis, Exemplar. 

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II 



82 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

In Doloribus afperis i^gritudinis ultimae Patientia 
I ejus Opus perfeftum habuit ; et fi non ovans, ex- 
I ped:ans tamen et placide difceffit. 

Natus Decemb. 7, 1682. | Denatus Januar. 6, 1731. 

Prophetae ipfi, non in | Seculum vivunt. 



[Beneath this mound are preserved the earthly remains of that truly 
venerable theologian, Robert Breck. His celestial part has gone to 
the myriads of angels in heaven, and to the spirits of the just made 
perfect. He was of a discriminating genius ; and by nature a man of 
enlarged mind and sound judgment, united to uncommon courage of 
spirit. As to his acquired parts, he was in the learned tongues ex- 
ceedingly skilful, and he was furnished with no common measure of 
polite literature. What to others was difficult, he easily mastered by 
the force of his genius and his close application. 

In every department of theology he was well versed, and a truly 
orthodox scribe, thoroughly instructed unto the kingdom of heaven. 
He peacefully discharged the duties of the pastoral office in the church 
at Marlborough, over which the Holy Ghost had made him Overseer, 
with diligence, fidelity, and great success for 27 years. Of Divine 
Revelation, and of the doctrines, institutions and principles of the 
Churches ot New England, he was an able and strenuous advocate. 

In giving counsel, in matters both public and private, he was con- 
spicuous tor his integrity and wisdom. He sincerely loved his friends, 
his country, and the whole Church of Christ. He was, in short, an 
exemplar of piety, of every social virtue, and of moderation in worldly 
desires. In the severe pangs of his last sickness, he finished his work 
in patience, and if not in triumph, yet in hope, he peacefully departed. 

Born December 7, 1682. Died January 6, 1731. 

Even prophets do not live forever. 

The above translation is the one printed in Barber's Historical Collectiom of Alassa- 
chusetts. The Latin inscription on the stone has been carefully re-copied, and certain 
minor errors in Barber's transcription corrected.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 83 

Mtimumtnti, 

85. Near the grave of the Rev. Mr. Breck, a large 
unlettered stone, also supported on granite pillars, 
marks the resting place of the Rev. William Brims- 
mead, the first pastor of the Church in Marlborough, 
from 1666 until his death in 1701. 

86. Abijah Brown | died | Aug. 11, 1862, | JE. 
68 ys. 5 ms. 

" We shall meet again." 

87. Azubah, I Wife of | Abijah Brown, | Died 
June 5, 1870, I JE. 72 ys. 11 ms. 

Though lost to sight, to memory dear. 

88. Frederick A. Brown | died | Nov. 12, 1858, 
I JEt. 25 ys. 10 ms. 

There is rest for the weary. 

Footstone: F. A. B. 

89-90. In memory of | two children of | Mr. 
Abijah & | Mrs. Azubah Brown. | Mary M. | died 
Oct. 10, 1822, I iEt. 18 mos. & 16 ds. I Emeline, | 
died May 14, 1837, | ^^t. 9 yrs. 

Dear children, rest in silent slumber. 
Till the resurrection morn, — 
Then arise with countless millions, 
Join the blissful happy throng. 

Footstone: E. B. 

ISruce. 

[17r;/ afiJ Willow Tree.'\ 

91-93. In I Memory of | Caty Bruce, | who 
died 1 Sep. 15, 1795; iEt. 5 years. | Mrs. Asenath 
Kennedy | wife of Mr. William Kennedy | died Feb. 
15, 1823 ; i^t. 38. I Cotting Bruce | died Feb. 24, 
1826; iEt. 32. I Children of Isaiah & Mary Bruce. 

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8+ 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



To God we made our sorrows known, 

From God we sought relief ; 
In long complaints before his throne, 

We groan'd out all our griefs. 
Our souls was overwhelmed with woes, 

Our hearts began to break, 
Our God who all our burden knows, 

He knows the ways we took. 

Footstone: + [J Tree'\ + C. B. A. K. C. B. 

94-97. Isaiah Bruce | died Feb. 4, 1837, | ^t. 

83- 

Mary, | his wife, died May 4, 1841, | Rt. 78. 

Emory | died May 28, 1836, ^Et. 28. 

Mary Ann | died Oct. i, 1845, N.t. 39. 

Children of Isaiah & Mary Bruce. 

There is a balm for those who weep, 
A rest, for weary souls who sleep. 
Who lie low in the ground. 

Footstone: I. B. 

S^A Tree.'] 

98. Mary Ann, | daughter of | Dea. Ezekiel & 

I Mrs. Betsey Bruce, | died | May 28, 18 16, | lEt. i 
yr. & 9 ms. 

Of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

Footstone: M. A. B. 

[ Urn a7id Willow Tree. ] 

99. Mrs. Susannah, | wife of | Mr. Jeduthan 
Bruce, | died | Jan. 11, 1842, | ^t. 63. 

Farewell, dear friends, and children too, 
For Christ has called me home ; 
In a short time he'll call for you. 
Prepare yourselves to come. 

Footstone: S. B. 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees.] 

loo-ioi. In memory of | Mr. William | Bruce 
I who died | Sept. 9, 1803 | N.t, 79. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 85 

In memory of | Mrs. Abigail | wife of Mr. Wil- 
liam Bruce | who died | April 20, 1763, | ^t. 41. 

A holy quiet reigns around ; 
A calm which nothing can destroy 
Nothing can disturb that peace profound, 
Which their unfettered souls Enjoy. 

Footstone: A. B. W. B. 

[Mrs. Bruce was Abigail Kendall, of Woburn.] 

JSucifelin. 

[ t//-;/ atid Willow Tree.~\ 
101. This humble stone marks the | spot where 
rests the remains | of Henry, Son of | Rev. Sylvester 
F. Bucklin | and Nancy his wife, | who died | March 
29, 1825 I iEt. 1 1 years 

Alas ! could tenderness, or affection, save 

So dear an object from th' untimely grave. 

This transcript faint had not essay'd to tell, 

The loss of a dear child belov'd so well. 

We mourn — but not for thee remov'd from pain, 

Our loss, we trust, is thy eternal gain. 

Footstone: H. B. 

[ C/r« a fid Willow Tree.'\ 

103. Sacred to the memory | of Mary Balch, 
Daugh' I of Rev. Sylvester F. Bucklin | and Nancy 
his wife | who died | Sept. S"" ad 18 13, | Aged i year 
& 8 months. 

Ah ! why so soon this flower did just appear 
Brief blofsom gone? Oh, spare the falling tear 
Death viewed the treasure to the desert given, 
Claim'd the fair flower, and [carried it to heaven.]? 

Footstone: Mary B. Bucklin 

Memento mori 

\_De^th's He^d.'] 

104. Here Lies Buried the | Body of M"*: Han- 
nah I BuRNAP widow to M'. | David Burnap of South- 

I borough She departed | this Life Feb': y ao"': | 
1787 In the 75''' I Year of her age. 

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86 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

The fweet remembrance of the j'uft 
Shall flouri(h when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: M" Hannah | Burnap 

[ C/r// a7id Willow 7Vee.~\ 

105. Edwin | son of Mr. John & | Rachel S. 
Burnham | who died | May 3, 1823, | aged 3 yrs. 

Footstone: E. B. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~^ 

106. In memory of | Albert, | Son of Mr. Sam- 
uel & I Mrs. Edey Chipman ; | who died | Sept. 12, 
1822; I N.t. I y'. 

Footstone: A. C. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

107. In memory of | Mr. | Benjamin Clark | 
who died | April 15, 1829, | N.t. 86. 

Weep not tor me, I sleep in peace, 
But think that Death is ever nigh j 
'Though now in health your days increase 
Remember you, yourself, must die. 

Footstone: B. C. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

108. Mr. Benjamin | Clark, | died | June 22, 
1842, I Nx. 64. 

Death will dissolve all earthly ties, 
But if our home is in the skies. 
We soon shall meet in realms above, 
Where all is joy and peace and love. 

Footstone: B. C. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

109. In I Memory of | Mrs. Catharine Clark, 
I wife of I Mr. Benjamin Clark Jr. | who died | Feb. 

23, 1820, I Nx. 42. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. Sj 

But thence I shall return again, 

And take you home with me : 
Then shall we meet to part no more, 

And still together be. 

Footstone: + | Mrs. C. C. 

[ C7/7/ rf/;^ IViliow Tree.~\ 

iio. Catherine E. | daughter of | Mr. Benjamin 
& I Mrs. Lucy Clark, | died Oct. 4, 1831, | lEt. i yr. 
& 10 ms. 

Footstone: C. E, C. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

III. George, | son of | Benjamin &: | Catherine 
Clark, I died | Jan. 12, 1820, | lEt. 5 Y'. 4 M\ 

You now must hear my voice no more. 
My Father calls me home : 

Footstone: -j- | G. C. 

[ Tree and Altar.'\ 

III. In memory of | George D. | Son of Benja- 
min & I Lucy H. Clark, | who died | Feb. 14, 1842, 
Mt. 20. 

Beneath this stone, till God shall bid him rise, 
A dutiful son, an affectionate brother lies. 
But it is God who reigns, let us be still. 
And bow in sweet submission to his will. 

Footstone: G. D. C. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

113. Lucy Ann, | daughter of | Mr. Benjamin & 
I Mrs. Lucy Clark, | died Sept. 12, 1835 I Aged i 

yr. & 6 ms. 

Footstone: L. A. C, 

\lJrn, Willow Tree and Obelisks. '\ 

114. Mrs. Lucy H. | widow of | Benjamin Clark, 
I died I Mar. 21, 1845, I ^^' S^- 

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88 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Children dearer than words can tell, 
Those mournful sighs forbear ; 
I'm hastening with my Lord to dwell, 
Will you not meet me there ? 

Footstone: L. H. C. 

\_Obelisks, Urn ami Willow Tree.'] 

115. Lucy M. | Daughter of | Benjamin & | 
Lucy H. Clark, | died Dec. 10, 1845. I ^^' ^ Y^^- ^ 
1 1 ms. 

"Jesus took little children in his 
arms and blessed them." 

Footstone: L. M. C. 

[ L/r// an J IVillozv Tree,"] 

116. Samuel H. | son of | Benjamin & [ Cath- 
arine Clark, I died | June 7, 1806, | i^Lt. 5 Y\ 4 M^ 

Sweet child we part in pain. 
We only part to meet again. 

Footstone: ijc | S. H. Clark. 

\_Ur», Willow Tree and Obelisks. '\ 

I J J. Sidney A. | Son of Benjamin & | Lucy H. 
Clark. I died | July 22, 1846, | iEt. 20 yrs. 

"Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight." 

Footstone: S. A. C. 

[J Tree. 'I 

118. In I memory of | Charlott Cleveland | 
dau'tr of Mr Shuba^' | & Mrs. Abigail Cle | veland 
who died | Jan. 27, 181 5. M,t. \ 7 Months. 

e 

Farwell 

Sweet Child we part in pain. 

We only part to meet again. 

Footstone: C. C. 

\_lJrn and Willozv Tree.'] 

119. In memory of | Mrs. Abigail, | wife of Mr. 
I William Cogswell, | who died | Nov. 19, 1833, | 

^t. 81. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 89 

As weary pilgrims sink to quiet sleep, 

As summers evening breezes soft expire, 

So sinks the Christian in the arms of death 

And bids the world farewell. Death is to her 

But a kind passport to her native skies. 

Farewell a short farewell, soon shall we meet 

Where tears shall cease ; and death divide no more. 

Footstone: A. C. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

120. In this consecrated spot, | rest the remains of 
Mr. I Charles Cogswell, | who departed this Hfe, | 
June II, 1838, I aged 49. 

With the hope of heaven, he looked | through the vista of the grave, | 
to Jesus, his compassionate Redeemer, for immor- | tality and happiness. 

Footstone: C. C. 

[Broken stone.] 

121. Lucy, | wife of | Charles Cogswell, | died 
May 8, 1846 ; | aged ^6 years. 

Footstone: L. C. 
[Maiden name Wilder.] 

122. Sacred | to the memory | of | Ruth Cogs- 
well. I who died | Oct. 15, 1863, | Mt. 76. 

Footstone: R. C. 

[Daughter of William and Abigail Cogswell.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

123. In memory of | Mr. William Cogswell | 
who died | May 27, 1823, | Mt. 73. 

A kind husband, most affectionate father 
and truly obliging neighbour, 
since grief, fatigue and hazzards still molest 
The wandering vassals of the faithless deep, 
Oh ! happier thou, escaped to endless rest, 
Than we who still survive to wake and weep. 

Footstone: W. C. 

(!tolt)urn. 

124. Mary Louise, | dau. of Samuel S. ] & Susan 
Colburn, | died July 23, 1859, | aged 4 years | & 9 
mo's. 



90 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Collins. 

125. In memory of | Mrs. Lydia, | Consort of 
Mr. I William Collins, | of Boston | who died | July 
9, 1837, I JEt. 66. 

Through faith in her Saviour her sins were forgiven, 
And now she has gained her long wished for haven. 

Footstone: L. C. 

[ Uru a?id M^illow Tree. ] 

126. In I Memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth Cory, | 
who died | July 17, 18 19, | Nx. 74. 

In her character were united those | Virtues which command respect and 
I Esteem ; she was a firm & consistent | believer of the truth of the chris- 
tian I religion and died in hope of the blessedness which it reveals. 

Footstone: E. C. 

[Cotting Monument, Front :] 

i27-i'29. Amory Cotting, | died Jan. 12, 1846, 

Becca, I wife of Amory Cotting, | died Feb. 3, 
1820, I iEt. 31 y's. 

Dolly B. | wife of Amory Cotting, | died Apr. 6, 
1863, I iEt. 80 y's. 

[She was Dolly B. Bruce before marriage.] 
[From the Tombs :] 

130. 1 851 I John Cotting. 

[Barnes Monument, South Side :] 

131. John F. Cotting, | Died Oct. 29, 1905, | 
R. 83 yrs. 5 mos. | 24 dys. 

Cranston. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

132. Erected | In memory of | Maj**. | Amasa 
Cranston | who died | April 23, 1808: | N.X.. 78. 

Footstone: A. C. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 9I 

[ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.'^ 

133. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. Mary, | 
widow of Maj'. | Amasa Cranston, | who died | June 
20, 1821 : I Mt. 85. 

Footstone: M. C. 

[Her maiden name was Harthorn.] 

(tvittin. 

[Cherub's Head.] 

134. Anna Curtis | Daughter of Doctor | Sam- 
uel Curtis & I M" Lydia his Wife | died Dec' ^ 20, 
1774, I Aged 3 Years 1 Months 

Footstone: Anna Curtis 



135. Chriftian Curtis, Daugh. | of Doctor Samuel 
I Curtis & Mrs. Lydia | his Wife died | Dec' ; 5'\ 

1774, Aged I 8 Months | & 25 Days. 

Footstone: ChrilHan Curtis, 

[J Sero//.] 

136. In Mem^ of I Lydia Curtis | (Confort of 
I Samuel Curtis Efq') | who died Dec'. ; 24'', | 1774. 

^tatis 38 

My Partner, Friends, Familiars all, 

Remov'd from fight Sc out of call, 

To dark Oblivion I'm retir'd, 

Dead, or at leaft to them Expir'd. 
[She was a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Moore) Woods. 
She married 1st, in 1754, Dr. Ebenezer Dexter, and after his death, 
Samuel Curtis.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

137. Sacred | To the memory of | Miss Ann, | 
daugh. of I Mr. James & Mrs. | Azubah Dalrymple, 

I who died | Sept. 5, 1825 : | N.t. 27. 

Cease friends to weep your flowing tears reftrain, 
Your transient loss is my Eternal gain. 

Footstone: A. D. 



92 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_lVillozv Tree and Obelisks. ~\ 

138. Mrs. AzuBAH, I wife of | James Dalrymple, 
I Died Aug. 12, 1850, | aged 86 years & | 6 mo. 

Here lies a mother, much belov'd, 
Whose care and toil is not forgot, 
Though slumbering in this dark abode 
Till Jesus calls her up. 

Footstone: A. D. 

\_Obelisks, Urn and Willow Tree."] 

139. Mr. I James Dalrymple | died | July 5, 
1847, I ^t* 90- 

On Bunker hill and many a tented field. 
He served his country with patriotic zeal. 

Footstone: J. D. [This grave has a Revolutionary marker,] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

140. In memory of | Mr. | John Dalrymple, | 
who died at Boston | Sept. 22, 1830, | Nx, 39. 

Farewell, dear friends, a lovely band, 

My hopes are fixed on high ; 
There shining hosts in waiting stand. 

And bid my spirit fly. 

Footstone: J. D. 

141. In memory of | Judith B. | wife of John 
Dalrymple, | who died at Newton Corner | Apr. 23, 
^"^STi^ I aged ^6 yrs. 

Jesus receive my spirit. 

Footstone: J. B. D. 

ISftnount. 

\_Cherub'' s Head with a Wig.'\ 

142-143. Here lie the remains of | M". Lois-De- 
mount, I (& Child) the wife of | M'. John-Demount. 
I fhe di'd July \ 20'', 1769, Mf 28. | Who was pleaf- 
ant in Life, | & fubmiffive to Death. 

Bleffed are the dead, 
who die in the Lord. 

Footstone: \_Emblem | M^^ Louis- | Demount 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 93 

JIBtvttv, 

[ fVhiged Head. ] 

144. Here lies Buried y | Body of Dod'. Eben | 
EZER Dexter | who died May \ 4"" | ad 1769 In ) 
40'" Ye^ of his A^'= 

He was an Eminent Physician but was 
Subject unto Death even as other men 

Footstone: Do£t^ Ebenezer | Dexter. 

\_Cherub^Head.'\ 

145. Jafon-Hauen Dexter; | Son of Doct"' Eben' 
I Dexter & M" Lydia | his wife: Died Aug'. | 25'" 

A D 1770 Aged 

[Age illegible.] 
Footstone: Jafon Hauen | Dexter 

\_UrTi and Willow Tree.'] 

146. In Memory of | Mr. John Dexter, | who 

died I Feb''. 7''': 1800. | Aged 64 years. 

No time we have but what is lent, 
And duft we are when that is fpent. 

Footstone: -f ] Mr. John Dexter. 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[t/r« and Willow Tree."] 

147. Greatful respects erects | this monument | 
to the. memory of | Mrs. Mary Dexter, | wife of 
Mr. John Dexter. | She was call'd to bid earthly | 
friends adieu on the 4 of | Feb. 1812 ; JEt. 76. 

Here rests a much lov'd mother | and valuable friend. 
Erected by Mary W. Woodward. 

Footstone: M. D. 

[She was a daughter of Dea. Josiah Howe.] 

IBunn. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

148. In Memory of | Elizabeth Dunn, | Daut. 
of Mr. Abner C. Dunn, | & Mrs. Elizabeth his wife, 

I who died June 17, | 1813, | i5i i y'r & 4 m's. 

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1 
94 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Happy" infant early blest, 
Now in peaceful slumbers rest. 

Footstone: HE. B. [misplaced] 

\_Urn and Willow TreeJ\ 

149. This I Humble stone marks the | spot where 
rests the remains of | Lydia Dunn : | Wife of Love- 
well Dunn ; | who after a patient endurance | of a Lin- 
gering Sickness, | was released from this state of | Suf- 
fering, on the 21. of I Jan. 1812 : R. 46. 

So unaffected, yet, so pure a mind, 

So pure, so mild, so strong, yet sovereigned, 

Herein as purest gold by torture tried. 

The saint sustained it ; but the woman died. 

Footstone: Lydia Dunn. 

Bunton. 

[Cotting Monument, East Face :] 

150. Mary E. | Wife of | Samuel A. Dunton, | 
Died Oct. 18, 1862, | iEt. 48 y'rs. 

151. Prudence H. Dunton | Died | Oct. 16, 
1848 I aged 51 y'rs. 

{^Cherub's Head.'] 

152. In Memory of | M". Elizabeth Eager, | 
The Wife of | M^ John Eager. | ihe died May ; 26'^ 
1750, in y 35'^: I Year of her | Age. 

Footstone: ^^ScroW] | M''^ Elizabeth | Eager 1750 
^CheruF s Head with a wig.] 

153. In memory of | Mifs Elizabeth Eager | 
who died January the 9"' | 1790. in the 94"" year | of 
her age. 

Prepare me Lord for thy right hand. 

Then come the joyful day ; 
Come Death and fome Celeflial band, 

To bear my Soul away. 

Footstone: Mifs | Elizabeth Eager. 

[She was a daughter of Zachariah and Elizabeth Eager.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 95 

[ C/r// and Willow Tree.~\ 

154. Emerson Eager | Died | July 9, 1841, | 
iEt. 24. 

Dearest partner, thou hast left us, 
Here thy loss we deeply feel j 
But 'tis God that hath bereft us, 
He can all our sorrows heal. 
Footstone: E. E. 

Gone Home. 
[ Hand pointing upward. ] 

155-156. HoLLis Eager, | Died | July i, 1854. 
I aged 61. 
Lucy, | his wife died | Sept. 13, 1870. | Aged 79. 

[Sculptor's mark:] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

Footstone: H. E, 

[He was a son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Gates) Eager. He mar- 
ried Lucy Sawyer. J 

{^DeatVTHead.'l 

157. In memory of | M'. John Eager | who died 
April 9"" I 1777: iEtatis 60. 

"But God ordains, the wife, the ^uft 
Like other men Should mix with duft. " 

Footstone: Mr, | John Eager. 

Memento mori 

{Death's Head.] 

158. In Memory of | M'. Jonathan Eager | 
who departed this | life Od'. ^ 2 5'\ 1772, | in y 67"": 
Year of his | Age. 

" Princes, this Clay may be your Bed 
" In fpight of all Your Tow'rs ; 
"The tall, the wife, the Rev'rend Head, 
" Muft lie as low as ours. 

Footstone: M"' Jonathan | Eager. 1772. 
[The two above were sons of Zerubbabel and Hannah Eager.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

159. Joseph F. | son of Mr. HoUis & | Mrs. Lucy 
Eager; | died Sept. 10, 1830: | Rt. 5 ys. & 3 ms. 

For of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

Footstone: J. F. E. 



96 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

1 60. In memory of | Lucy, | widow of | Uriah 
Eager, | who died | Nov. 16, 1846, | Mt. 88. 

When age for Heav'nly Garners ripe, 

Before Death's sickle bends, 

Then call him not a dreaded foe ; 

He Cometh, best of friends, 

To loose the Soul from Ev'ry load, 

And reap it for its blest abode. 

Footstone: L. E. 

\_Ur7i and Willow Tree.'^ 

161. In Memory of | Mrs. Rebecah Eager, | 
wife of I Cap'. Uriah Eager, | who died Jan^. 17, | 
1790, in the 96 year | of her age. 

Footstone: Mrs. R. Eager. 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees. '\ 

162-163. Stephen Eager | died | April 22, 1820, 

I lEt. 49. 

Elizabeth Eager | died | Feb. 13, 1853, | lEt. 84. 
Footstone: E. E, S. E. 
[Her maiden name was Gates.] 

164. Mr. I Stephen S. Eager, | died Feb. 28, 
1849: I lEt. 28. 

" Thou art gone to the grave, but 'twere wrong to deplore thee, 
When God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide ; 
He gave thee and took thee, and soon will restore thee. 
Where death has no sting since the Saviour has died." 
[Sculptor's mark:] J. O'C. 

Footstone: S. S. E. 

\_A~Rose.'\ 

165. Frederic | Grave 

[The above is on a stone near the grave of S. S. Eager.] 

Footstone: F. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

166. In Memory of | Mrs. Tryphosa Eager, | 
wife of I Mr. Uriah Eager, | who died Feb'. 8, 1802, 

I in the 66 year | of her age. 

Footstone: >Jc | Mrs. T. Eager. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Bush.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 97 

\_De^ith's Head.'] 

167. In Memory of | Cap'. Uriah Eager | who 
died Dec"". 30"" 1780. | in the 81" year of | his age. 

So deep the Saints and ceale to grone, 
When fin & Death have done their worft j 
Chrift hath a glory like his own, 
Which waits to clothe their fleeping duft. 

Footstone{ Cap* Uriah Eager. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Uni and Willow Tree.] 

168. Sacred | to ] the memory of | Mr. Uriah 
Eager | who died | Sep. 30, 1813 ; | lEt. 'ji. 

Cease weeping friends, your flowing tears restrain, 
None can escape from death's vast domain. 
Hush every murmur, check each rising sigh, 
Remember all are mortal, born to die. 

Footstone: U. E. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ t/r// a?!d Willow Tree.] 

169. Mrs. Hannah S. | wife of Conrad Evinger, 
Esq. I formerly of Boston, j died at Northboro June 
15, 1855, I aged 76 yrs. 7 mos. & 24 dys. 

Sister thou art now at rest. 

Free from afflictions chastening rod ; 
Thou art mingled with the blest. 

To reign forever with thy God. 
Thou hast met him gone before ; 

And thy children loved so dear 
Are with thee on that distant shore. 

Where banished is tormenting fear. 
Gone from this weary world of woe, 

To that blest Home above. 
Where tears of sorrow never flow,. 

Where all is peace and love. 

Footstone: H. S. (misplaced). 

170. Charles Fay, | Died | Feb. i, 1887, | Mt. 
57 yrs, 9 mos. | 3 ds. 

13 



gS MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

171. Daniel P. Fay, | Died | Dec. i, 1885, | 
M. 80 yrs. 

17a. Harriet | Daughter of | Daniel P. & 
Wealthy Fay | died July 7, 1851, | JE. 16 yrs. 5 mos. 
& 25 days. 

Near as thou wast and ever dear 

We will not weep for thee 

Our thoughts will check the starting tear 

Thou art forever free 

173. Roland M. | son of | Daniel P. & Wealthy 
Fay I died Sept. 12, 1850, | M. 18 yrs. i mon. & 11 
days. 

174. Susan, | daughter of ] Daniel P. & Wealthy 
Fay I died June 4, 1861, | aged 16 yrs. 11 mos. | & 
4 days- 

Tis sweet to visit now her grave, 

And dwell on scenes long since gone by j 
To treasure thoughts of one so loved, 

And learn to feel that all must die. 

175. Wealthy Fay | Died | Nov. 6, 1885, | JE. 

jFelton. 

[Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

176. In memory of | Mr. | Archelaus Felton 
I who died March 30, | 1825, | aged 85. 

Footstone: A. F. 

177. Lydia I Wife of | Archilous Felton | died 
Dec. 29, 1834, I aged 84 years. 

How still and peaceful is the grave, 

Where life's vain tumults past, 
The appointed house by Heavens decree. 

Receives us all at last. 

Footstone: L. F. 

[She was a daughter of Micah and Mary Newton.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 99 

178. Here lies buried | \ Body of | Mr' Sarah 
Felton I y wife of M" | Jacob Felton | who departed 

j this life March | y 26''' a.d 1742 | age 27 years | 2 
M & I I D 

Footstone: Mr^ Sarah | Felton 

[She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Barrett.] 

179. Sarah J. | daughter of | William & Mary | 
Felton I died | Jan. 5, 1844, | IE 9 y'rs 11 d's. 

\_DeatFs Head.'\ 

180. Here Lies | y Body of | Zeruiah Felton | 
Daftr of M^ Dauid | & Mr' Zeruiah | Felton Deed | 

Oc'. y^ 22, I 1755 jn y 7 I Year of her Age. 

Footstone: Zeruiah | Felton. 

\_Death's Head.'] 

181. Here Lies Buried | yBody of M" | Rebekah 
FisK Wife I of Cap'. Thomas | Fisk of Wenham who 
Departed | This life Sept"" 13 | a. d. 1750 | jn y 87 
year | of Her Age 

Footstone: M''^ Rebekah | Fisk 

(ffiard'cllr. 

\Vrn and Willow Tree.] 

182. In memory of | Mrs. Sally, [ wife of Mr. 
I William Gaffield, | who died | Feb. 2, 1836, | JEt, 

46. 

Beneath this stone till Christ shall bid her rise, 
A partner dear a much loved mother lies. 

Footstone: S. G. 

183. Wm. Garfield, | died | Aug. 14, i860; | 
JE. 76 y's. 6 m's. 

None of this worlds paine or grief, 
Can walie the sleeper underneath. 
Erected by H. M. Wheeler. 



lOO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

(Sfatrs. 

IDeath's Head.'\ 

184. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M" | Sarah 
Gates | Rele*^ widow of M'. | Simon Gates | Who 
Departed | This Life June 24 | a. d. 1751 | In ^ 67 
Year | Of Her Age 

Footstone: Widow | Sarah Gates 
[She was a daughter of John and Lydia Woods.] 
l^Death' s Head,~\ 

185. Here lyes Buried | y Body of M' | Simon 
Gates; | Who Died March | y io^'ad 1734/5 in y | 
60"" Year of His Age. 

Footstone: M'' Simon | Gates 

[Goodale Monument.] 

186. Dea. Abner Goodale, | born Aug. 22, 1755, 
I died May 16, 1823, | aged 68. 

[He was a Revolutionary soldier.] 

187. Mary Howe, | wife of Abner Goodale, | 
born Sept. 28, 1757, | died Nov'r 15, 181 8, | aged 61. 

[She was a daughter of Eliakim and Rebecca Howe.] 

188. Charles Goodale, | Son of | David & M. 
W. I Goodale; | Born June 14, 1832; | Died Aug. 
31, 1850, I aged 18 years. 

" Father, Glorify Thy Name." 
[Sculptor's mark:] T. Warren, Lowell. 

[Goodale Monument.] 

189. Dea. I David B. Goodale, | Oct. 13, 1822, 
— Apr. 29, 1900. I Married to E. C. Cass May 3, 
1848. 

190. Esther C. Goodale. | Sept. 19, 1822, — 
Mar. 27, 1897. I Calmness Patience & Trust | Dili- 
gence Charity & Love | Characterized her. 

THANKS FOR THY LIFE. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. lOI 

[Goodale Monument.] 

191. John Goodale. | Born Apr. 4, 1806, | Died 
July II, 1885. I Aged 79 yr's. 

192. Eliza [Rice] Goodale | 1805, — 1894. 

193. Nathan Goodale. | Born Apr. 17, 1780, | 
Died Oct. 12, 1843, I ^g^"^ ^3 V'^^' 

194. Betsey Hunter, j wife of | Nathan Good- 
ale, I Born Oct. 30, 1783, | Died Jan. 13, 1851, | 
aged 67 y'rs. 

195. Dea. David Goodale, | born Apr. i, 1791, 
I died Oct. 17, 1858, | aged 67. 

196. Meliscent Warren, | wife of Dea. David 
Goodale, | born Mar. 23, 1797, | died June 9, 1861, 

I aged 64. 

[She was a daughter of Thaddeus and Lucy Warren,] 

197. John Goodale, | born in England in 1679, 
I came to Marl, in 1702, | died May 11, 1752 | aged 

198. Elisabeth Witt, | wife of John Goodale, | 
died July 29, 1738, | aged 62. 

199. Nathan Goodale, | born June 10, 1709, | 
died Jan. 14, 1780, | aged 70. 

200. Persis Whitney, | wife of Nathan Goodale, 
I born Jan. 10, 171 8, | died June 20, 1798, [ aged 80. 

201. Here rest | the remains of | Ellen R. Whit- 
more, I wife of I Warren Goodale. j She died at | 
Honolulu Oahu, | Hawaiian Islands | Feb. 23, 1861 ; 

I aged 23 years. 

202-203. Sacred | to the memory of | Lucy 
Thurston | Goodale, | Daughter of | Dea. David & 

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I02 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Mrs. I Melliscent W. Goodale, | Born Aug. 8, 1820, 
Died Aug. 26, 1840, | aged 20 years. 

Also I Lucy Goodale | Thurston, | Daughter of 
I Rev. Asa & Mrs. | Lucy G. Thurston, | Mission- 
aries to the I Sandwich Islands. | She died in New 
York I Feb. 24, 1841, | 20 days after reaching this 
Country, | Aged 17 years. 

" Them that sleep in Jesus 
will God bring with him." 
[Sculptor's mark:] I. N. Stone. 

204. In Memory of | Warren Goodale. | Born 
in I Marlboro. Mass. I July 2, 1826, | Died in | 
Honolulu H. I. I Feb. 22, 1897. 

" I hope to meet my Pilot face to face 
When I have crossed the bar." 

[This grave has the Shield of the United States as a marker.] 

[Goodale Monument.] 

205. John Hunter, | son of | John & Eliza | 
Goodale, | died Oct. 16, 1834, | aged 3 days. 

206. Hattie Elmina, I wife of | F. W. Goodale, 
I Born June 6, 1833, | Died Jan. 30, 1854, | aged 

25 years. 

[Goodhue Monument.] 

207. Emily J. Goodhue, | Born Dec. 8, 1838. | 
Died Oct. 3, 1857. 

" I shall be satisfied when | I awake with thy likeness." 

208. In I memory of | Rev. John N. Goodhue. 
I Born in Salem, Mass. | Jan. 29, 18 10. | Grad. at 

Amherst Col. | 1831. | Ordained Pastor | of the | 
Union Church, Marlboro | May 4, 1836. | Died Sept. 
13, 1839, I iEt. 29. 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, | do it with thy might. 
This stone is erected | by the members of the | Union Church and Society. 
(See under Archibald.) 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 



103 



(Kott. 

^Death's HeaJ.-\ 

log. Here lyes buried | the Body of | M" Lydia 
GoTT, I the wife of | Doc" Benjamin Gott, | who died 
Oct', y ii'\ 1745: I Aged 45 Years. 

[She was Lydia Ward of Boston.] 

\_Death's Head.'\ 

a 10. HERE LYES BURIED | THE BODY OF | M". SARAH 
GOTT WIFE I TO DOC\ BENJAMIN GOTT | DEC'' APRIL y 
lO"". 1740. I IN THE 29'''. YEAR | OF HER AGE. 

[She was a daughter of the Rev. Robert Breck.j 

I J Tree.] 

211. Benjamin, | son of Jabez & | Ann Green, | 
died Mar. 10, 1838, | i^t. 3 ys. 10 ms. & 7 ds. 

How calm thy sleep, my little one, 

Gift of a hand divine ! 
Care has no wreath to place upon 

That little brow of thine. 

Footstone: B. G. 

[J;i Ur;j.] 

212. In I Memory of | Cap*. John Guliker, | 
who died February 3, 1789: | iEtatis 51. 

Virtue furvives the grave ; 
Points through its gloom to fcenes 

of future blifs. 
And Imiles triumphant o'er the 

power of Death. 
Footstone: Capt. | J, Guliker. 

[Sculptor's mark:] N. Hastings Stone-Cutter Newton. 

^Cherub^s Heads.'\ 

213. Dorcas daughter | of M'. Jofeph & | M". 
Lucy Hale. | fhe died Sep', y | 4. 1770, Aged | 10 
Years & 25 days 



104 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_D,'ath's Head.'] 

114. Timothy Son of | M'. Jofeph & j M" Lucy 
Hale I He died Sep'. ' | i4'\ 1770 Aged | 13 Years. 

Footstone: Timothy | Hale. 

\_Death's Head.] 

215. Abigail Hapgood | dau'. to M'. Joseph | 
& M". Mary Hapgood | aged 5 years i m" | & 28 
d'died Dec'. | ; 10"^ 1746. 

Footstone: A. H. 

\_Urn a?id IV i I low Tree.] 

116. In Memory of | Mrs. Abigail Hapgood | 
late Widow of | Mr. John Hapgood, | who departed 
this life I May 31^^ ad. 1798. in the | 87^^ year of her 

Blessed are the dead who | die in the Lord. 
Footstone: Mrs. Abigail Hapgood 

[She was a daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Stow) Morse. 
^Urn and Willow Tree.] 

ii"]. Eliphalet, I Son of Mr. James & | Mrs. 
Abigail Hapgood | died | July 20, 1821 | ^^t. 6 y'. 4 
mo. I & 28 days. 

Say little playful prattling boy « 

The fathers hope the mothers joy 
why didst thou make so short a stay 
Just steal our hearts and then away. 

Footstone: E. H. 

[ Urfi and Willow Tree. ] 

218-219. Elvira Hapgood dau' | of Mr Thomas 
& Mrs. I Mary, died Sept. 2, 1805, | ^t. i ye'r, 9 
mo. & 22"; I Also, Will'm died May | 13, 18 13 lEt. 
1 years 2 Mo. 1^. 

These tender babes has left a world of woe, 
For scenes where love & joy forever flow. 
[Lines below are illegible.] 

Footstone: E. H. I W. H. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO5 

\_Death's Head.'\ 

220. Here lies Buried | The Body of M' | John 
Hapgood Who I Departed This Life | May y 26 : 
1762 I Aged t^i^ years 4 | Months & 7 Days. 

Footstone: M' | John | Hapgood 

{^DeatJ^Head.'] 

221. Jonathan Hapgood | Son to M' Joseph | 
& M" Mary Hapgood | aged i Year i M° | & 4 d'. 

Died Dec. | y 17 1746 
Footstone: J. H. 

\Hour Glass and Cherub'' s Head with a sx'/g'.] 

222. This ftone is Ereded in memory of | M\ 
JOSEPH Hapgood, | Who was a kind hufband, a ten- 
der I Parent, & Charitable, Obliging neighbour. | he 
departed this life Juney 5"" | ad 1767 ; | aged 52 years 
& 8 m 

The fweet remembrance of the ^ust ^ 
Shall flourifh when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: M'' Joseph | Hapgood. 

\\Jrn and Willow Tree."] 

223. In I Memory of | Mrs. Lucy, | Widow of 
I Col. Thomas Hapgood; | who died | July 25, 

1825: I In the 78, year | of her age. 

Erected by James W. his Son. 

Footstone: L. H. 

[She was a daughter of James and Hepzibeth Woods.] 
[_Urfi and Willow Tree.^ 

224. Erected | In Memory of | Mrs. Mary Hap- 
good 1 Wife of I Mr. Joseph Hapgood | Who Died 

I Sept. 18, 1807. I JEt. 93. 

When Christ communicates his word, 
And bids the world appear ; 
Thrones are prepared for all his friends 
[Who tru]ly loved him here. 

Footstone: -f | M. H. [She was Mary Brooks of Concord.] 
14 



I06 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urfi and Willow Tree. ] -: 

111^, Mr. Nathaniel | Hapgood, | died | Nov. 
22, 1816 : I N.. 29. 

He's gone and left me here below, 
To mourn his loss with grief and woe, 
But God is just may I be still. 
Since 'tis my heavenly Father's will. 

Footstone: + | N. H. 

[ C/r;/ and Willow Tree.~\ 

226. Rebecca, | Daug. of Mr. Asa & | Mrs. Phebe 
Hapgood; | died | March 9, 1823 : | Nx. 1 1 y': & 3 
mo. 

For she is gone before. 

To that celestial shore. 

She hath left her mates behind ; 

She hath all the storms outrode, 

Found the rest she toil'd to find ; 

Landed in the arms of God. 

Footstone: R. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

227. In memory of | Sarah, | Daug. of | Mr. 
Aaron and | Mrs. Sarah Hapgood, | who died | Sept. 
18, 1820 I iEt. 12 ys. 6 mo. & 10 ds. 

Come hither mortal turn thine eye, 
Then go thy way prepare to die. 
Consider well that die you must ; 
One day like me return to dust. 

\_Ur7i and Willow Tree.'\ 

228. In memory of I Sarah, | Daug. of Mr. James 
& I Mrs. Abigail Hapgood | who died | Oct. 11, 
1824, I Mt. 2 y': & 1 1 mo. 

*' For of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." 

Footstone: A. H. W. J. F. W. F. A. W. [Misplaced; be- 
longs to the triple stone of the Whitmore children, q. v.] 

^Double Stone with Death's Heads.'^ 

229-230. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M' | 
Thomas Hapgood | Who Departed | This Life | 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO7 

October y 4 | a. d. 1763 | Aged 93 years | 7 months 
& I 24 Days. 

Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" | Judith 
Hapgood Wife | of M'. Thomas Hapgood | Who 
Departed | This Life August | y 15 1759 | Aged 87 
years | 1 1 Months & | 6 Days 

Footstone: M" j Judith | Hapgood M'' | Thomas Hapgood 
^Double Sto7ie.'\ 

13 1-132. Father & Mother | Thomas Hapgood, 
I born I Aug. 24, 1776, | died | Dec. 6, 1846, | N.. 
70 y's. 3 m's. 

Mary Hapgood, | born | July 17, 1787, | died | 
Jan. 17, 1874, I i5£. 86 y's, 6 m's. 

In thy arms, O Death, we find relief. 
[Sculptor's mark:] N. Piper. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

1'^'^. Here | Lies buried | the body of | Col. | 
Thomas Hapgood, | who died | Sept. 13, 1822: | 
y^t. 75 years. 

Sweet is the memory of the dead, 
While sleeping on his dusty bed ; 
His body sleeps in silence where 
No glimmering sun can enter there. 

Footstone: T. H. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 
{^DeatYrHead.l 

234. Thomas Hapgood | Son to M' Joseph | & 
M'" Mary Hapgood [the rest is illegible]. 

Footstone: T. H. 

{Death's Head.] 

235. Here Lyes I Body | of M'. Daniel | Har- 
rington ; Who I Dec"* Feb'^ 6, 1724 | in y 40"* Year 
of his I Age. 

Footstone: Daniel Harrington 



I08 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

i^S. In I memory of | M'. Daniel Harrington 
I who died Auguft 31-1795: | Etatis 88. 

Footstone: M'' | D. Harrington. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

12J. In Mem'': of M'': | Elizabeth Harring- 
ton I Wife of M'. Daniel Harrington Deceft. | She 
died March 3"*, | 1774. in y loi*^ Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: M''^ Elizabeth | Harrington 
[Her maiden name was Elizabeth Warren.] 

138. Henrietta, | Daughter of | Cap. William 
& Hannah | Harrington, | Died Dec. 17, 1840, | JEt. 
10 years | & 10 mon's. 

Dearest sister thou hast left us, 

Here thy loss we deeply feel ; 

But 'tis God that hath bereft us, 

He can all our sorrows heal : 

Yet again we hope to meet thee, 

When the day of life is fled. 

Then, in heaven, with joy to greet thee 

Where no farewell tear is shed. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

239. Erected | In memory of | Mr. John Har- 
rington I who died | March 13, 1824: | iEt. 79. 

Jesus can make a dying bed, 
Feel soft as downy pillows are ; 
While, on his breast I lean my head. 
And breathe my life out sweetly there. 

Footstone: J. H. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\^An Urn.^ 

240. Erected | In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Har- 
rington, I Wife of I Mr. John Harrington, | who 
died I May 22, 1820, | aged 78. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. IO9 

" Impartial judge of all the world, 

I trust my cause to thee ; 

According to my righteousness 

So let my sentence be." 

Footstone: Qt \ L. H. 

[She was Lydia Mixer before marriage.] 

[_C/ieruS's Head.'\ 

141. In memory of | M". Mary Harrington | 
Wife of M'. Daniel Harrington | who died June 9"' 
1793 : I Aged 88 years. 

Footstone: M" | Mary Harrington 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

142. Erected | in | Memory of | Miss | Mary 
Harrington | who died | June 30, 1802, | ^t. 67. 

Footstone: M. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'^ 

243. In memory of | Myra Ann, | Daug: of Capt. 
W"" and I Mrs. Hannah Herrington, | who died | 
Feb. 12, 1823, I JEt. 3 mo. & 8 days. 

Sleep on my babe and take thy rest 
God called thee home He thought it best 

[^Urn and Willow 7ree.'j 

244. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Samuel 
Harrington | who died | April 12, 1800: — ^t. 54. 

Footstone: S, H. 

Our Father 
[J Wreath.'\ 

245. William Harrington | died | April 26, 
1838, I Aged 54 years. 

Footstone: W. H. 

Our Mother 
I J Hand. ~\ 

246. Hannah, | his wife | died Dec. 21, 1866, | 
Aged 80 yrs. 

Footstone: H. H. 



no MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 
247. W. E. Harrington. 

[On marker with Shield of the United States.] 
[ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.~^ 

248.-250. Naham Hayden, I died Dec. 4, 1828, | 
^t. 76. 

Lois, his wife | died July 28, 1842, | Mt. 90. 
Jesse Hayden, | died Nov. 27, 18 19, | ^t. 44. 

" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 

Footstone: N. H. 

\_Death's Head.'] 

251. Here Lyes Buried | ^ Body of | Simeon 
Hayward I son of M' Jona' | & Mr'. Martha | Hay- 
ward who I Dec'' July y | 26"" 1741 | jn y 19"" year | 
of his age 

Footstone: Simeon | Hayward 

[Hildreth Monument, Front Side :] 

252-253. Erected by | G. W., R. B. & J. B. | 
Hildreth. 

Benj. W. Hildreth, m. d. | Born | ' March 30, 
1784. I Died I Jan. 25, 1848. 

Mary Brown, | Wife of | Benj. W. Hildreth, | 
Born Aug. 4, 1784. | Died Nov. 10, 1844. 

[Base:] HILDRETH 
[Hildreth Monument, East Side:] 

254-258. Benj. W. Jr. | Feb. 21, 1811, | July 22, 
1830. 

Mary, | May 2, I812, | Mar. 18, 1827. 
John, | Apr. 28, 1813, | Apr. 27, 1814. 
Sarah B. | July 24, 18 14, | Oct. 25, 1856. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. Ill 

Jonathan, | Aug. 27, 18 15, | Feb. 22, 1840. 
Children of | Benjamin W. and | Mary Brown Hil- 
dreth. 

[Hildreth Monument, West Side:] 

259.-263. Ellen J. | Feb. 5,1817, | July 27, 
1852. 

Franklin, | July 31, 1821, | Oct. , 1852. 

James, | Oct. 14, 1824, | Aug. 15, 1825. 

Jane, | Oct. 14, 1824, | Nov. 10, 1824. 

James B. | Jan. 6, 1826, | July 8, 1866. 

Children of | Benjamin W. and | Mary Brown | 
Hildreth. 

\^Urn and Willow Tree."] 

264. In memory of | Mrs. Dolly, | wife of | Mr. 
Ebenezer Howe, | who died | Dec. 9, 1827, | i^t. 86. 

Come from this world of sore distress, 
To one of peace and happiness. 

Footstone: D. H. 

\_Dfa(/i's Head.'\ 

26^. In I Memory of | M'. Ebenezer How, | 
who died Auguft the | 26"", 1774 in the 31^ \ Year of 
his I Age. 

No time we have but what is lent, 
And duft we are when that is fpent. 

Footstone: M*^ | Eben^ How. 

[y^ Flower.'] 
166. In memory of | Ebenezer M. How, | Son 

of Mr. Aaron & | Mrs. Abigail How, | who died | 

Aug. 27, 1808 ^t. 2 Y. & 27 d. 

Let him rest in undisturbed Dust, 
Till the resserection of the ^ust. 

Footstone: Q \ E. M. H. 



112 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Death's Head.^ 
267. Here lyes Buried | y Body of Cap* | Eleazar 
How, I Who Departed this | Life March '^ \f^ \ 
Anno Dom"' 1737, in \ \ 75"" Year of His Age. 

{Death's Head.'\ 

168. Here Lyes Buried | the body of | Ensign 
Gershom How | dec'' Oct. y 28, 1738. | in y 45 year 
I of his age. 
Footstone: Ensign | Gershom How 

IDeath's Head.'] 

26g, Here lyes y Body | of M" Hannah How | 
Wife to Cap'. Eleaze' | How Who Died | June 24"': 
1735 I Aged 71 Years. 

Footstone: M". Hannah | How. 

[She was a daughter of Abraham and Hannah (Ward) Howe.] 

[Death's Head.] 

270. Here Lies Buried | y Body of M" | Hannah 
How Wife I Of Ens" Gershom | How Who Departed 
I This Life March 12** | Anno Domini 175J | in y 
52** year | of Her Age 

Footstone: M''* Hannah | How 

[She was Hannah Bowker before marriage.] 

Memento mori 

[DeatFj Head.] 

iji. Erected | In Memory of | M". Hannah 
How, I wife of I M'. Moses How | who departed this 
life I Nov', y 22'* 1789 I In the 74"" year of | her Age. 

Then let the laft loud trumpet found 
And bid our kindred rife 
Awake ye nations under ground 
Ye faints afcend the fkies 

Footstone: ^ | M" | Hannah How 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I I3 

[ L/r// and Willozu Tree.~^ 

272. In memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | wife of | 
Dea. Samuel Howe, | who died | Nov. 5, 1835, I ^^• 
91- 

Sweet is the scene when virtue dies, 
When sinks a righteous soul to rest • 
How mildly beam the closing eyes, 
How gently heaves the expiring breast. 

Footstone: H. H. 

[She was Hannah Burnet before marriage.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

273. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah Howe, | 
wife of I Stephen Howe, | who died | July 30, 1874, 

j M,. 91 yrs. 7 mos. 

Footstone: H. H. 

{^Death's Head.-] 

274. Here Lies y Body | of Lemuel How | Son 
of M\ Eleazar | & M" Hepzibah | How Who Dec' 

I March \ 25 1747 | jn y 16 year of his | Age 
Footstone: Lemuel j How 

[^ Scroll.'\ 

275. Lemuel How, | Son of M' Luther & M". 
I Elifabeth How. died | ^^ne 19, 1787, aged 4 | 

Months & 12 days. 

Farewell fweet Babe, till | we fliall meet above, 
And there with you fing | the Redeemers love. 

Footstone: L, How. 

276. Miss I Lydia Howe, | Died Nov. 3, 1870. 
I N.. 80 yrs. 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Tree."] 

277-278. In I Memory of | Mary B. Peters, | 
who died | Nov. 20, 1836, | aged 18. 

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114 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

In I Memory of | S. Martin Howe, | who died | 
July 4, 1837, I aged 14. 

Cease fond Mother, cease to mourn, 
Thy dear children can ne'er return ; 
God has taken but his own. 

Footstone: S. M. H. M. B. P. 

Memento mori 

\_Death''s Head.'] 

1'jg. In Memory of | M'. Moses How | who 
departed this | life July y S"', ad 1771, | in y 46"" Year 
of I his Age. 

Naked as from the Earth we came, 
And crept to Life at firft, 
We to the Earth return again, 
And mingle with our Duft. 

Footstone: M^ | Moses How 

\_Death's Head.] 

280. Here lyes buried y | Body of M" Sarah How. 
I Wife to Coll"° Thomas How | Who Departed this 

Life I April ; 7"^ A.D. 1 724 in | ^ 65"' Year of Her Age. 
Footstone: M" | Sarah | How 
[Her maiden name was Hosmer.] 

\_A Head.] 

281. Jofeph How, Son of | M\ Francis, & M". 
Mary How. died | Aug', y la"", 1775. | Aged i Year, 
9 Months I & 5 Days. 

How lov'd, how Valu'd once | Avails me not 5 
[Last lines illegible.] 

Footstone: ^ofeph How | 1775 

\_Death's Head.] 

282. Jonas How | Son of m' Eleaz^ | & M" 
Hepzib'h I How Who Dec"^ | Sep"" 15 1742 | jn " 4 
Year | of His Age 

Footstone: J. H. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I I5 

^Death's Head.-\ 

283. Here lies ]. Body of | M' Eleazer How | 
he Died Dece"": | ; 6"^ 1768 m] \ 61 Year of his Age. 

Footstone: M^. Eleazer | How | 1768 

^Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

284. Sacred | to the memory of | Deac. Samuel 
How, I who died July 31, 1820, | N.t. 71. 

The author of nature had bestowed I upon him many excellent gifts. | The social 
and christian virtues a- | domed his character. He lived respected, died lamented, and 
left I to surviving friends the precious | consolation that he now inherits | glory ever- 
lasting. 

Footstone: >|c | S, H. 

\_Wmged Head.'^ 

285. In Memory of | M'. Thomas How | who 
died I the 2"'* of April 1777. | i^tatis 84- 

Our term of time is Seventy Years, 

An age that few i'urvive, 

But if with more than common ftrength, 

To eighty we arrive j 

Yet then our boasted ftrength decays, 

To forrow turn'd and pain. 

So foon the flender thread is cut, 

And we no more remain. 

Footstone: M'' | Thomas How | 1777 

{^Death's Head.'\ 

286. Here lyes Buried | the Body of | Coll"°. 
Thomas How. | Who Departed this Life | Feb''' 16'" 
Anno Dom°' 1733 in | \ 77'" Year of His Age 

Footstone: Coll"° Thomas | How 

[^Urti and Willow Tree.'] 

287. Sacred to the memory of | Mary Adams, | 
wife of Dea. Josiah Howe, | who died | June i, 1845, 

j Mt. 93 yrs. & 10 ms. 

" Blessed is the memory of the just." 
[ t/r/7 and Willow Tree. ] 

288. John Howe.' | died | Oct. 3, 1818, | iEt. 71. 

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Il6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



Footstone: J. H. 



The rising morning can't assure 
That we shall end the day, 

For Death stands ready at the door, 
To snatch our lives away. 



[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

289. Sacred | To the | Memory of | Capt. John 
Howe, | who died | Oct. 7, 1822; | Mt. 50. 

Lord I commit my soul to thee 
Accept the sacred trust 
Receive the nobler part of me 
And watch my sleeping dust 
Till that illustrious morning come 
When all thy saints shall rise 
And cloth'd in full immortal bloom 
Attend thee to the skies. 

Footstone: J. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

290. Sacred to the memory of | Deacon | Josiah 
Howe, | who died Jan. 15, 1827, | N.X., 78. 

Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord. 

Footstone: J. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

291. Lucy, | daughter of John & | Susanna F. 
Howe, I died July 27, 1791, | iEt. 13 yrs. & 6 mos. 

And has the vital spirit fled ! 

And left a clay cold corse behind 
To number with the silent dead 

A daughter dear, a sister kind ! 

{Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

2^2. Mrs. Lydia W. | wife of | Capt. John Howe, 
I died I Feb. 17, 1838, | JEt. 64. 

Farewell, lov'd Mother, thy scene of toil is o'er, 
To fairer worlds on high thy spirit soars ; 
From pain releas'd and every scene of woe, 
To dwell with Christ where pleasures ever flow. 

Pootstone: L. W. H. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. Iiy 

[^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

-293. Lydia I dau. of | John & Susannah Howe, 
I died July 6, 1863, I IE. 83 Ys. 6 Ms. 
Footstone: L, H. 

[C/r» and Willow Tree.'\ 

294. Miss I Mary Howe | died | July 17, 1849, 
I Mt. 76 yrs. 7 mos. 

Now reader, pause awhile and think, 
What thou art now, and soon must be, 
For God hath sent thee here to look 
And speaks with solemn voice to thee. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

295-297. Miss Rebecca Howe | died Sept. 2, 
1800, I aged 57. 

Mr. Seth Howe, | died April 27, 1789, | aged 81. 

Mrs. Mary, I his wife, | died June 26, 1803, | 
aged 86. 

Weep not for them, dry up your tears, 
They rest in peace, free from earth's cares. 

Footstone: R. H. 

[Mrs. Howe was Mary Morse before marriage.] 

{J Tree.-\ 

298. RoLLiN, I Son of Jonas & | Lydia Howe, | 
died Sept. 30, 18 17, | lEt. 3 years & i | month. 

So fades the lovely blooming flower. 
Frail smiling solace of an hour. 

Footstone: >Ji | R. H. 

299. Ruth | How Da | ft of Ja | cob How | 

300. A H I March | the 16 

301. E. H. 

[The three above on old field stones.] 



Il8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

30a. Sarah Witt, ] wife of | Capt. Lewis Howe, 
I died I Dec. 15, 1852, | JE. 58. 

" Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou 
knowest not what a day may bring forth." 

Footstone: S. W. H. 

[Sculptor's mark :] M. Nichols, Lowell. 

[ [/r/? a»^ Willow Tree.~\ 

303. In memory of | Caroline Elizabeth, | 
Daug. of Lewis and Sarah Howe ; | who died | March 
9, 1821 ; I Mt. 7 mo. & 16 days. 

Sweet babe no more, but seraph now ; 
Before the throne behold her bow ; 
Her soul enlarg'd to angel size, 
Joins in the triumphs of the skyes. 

Footstone: C. E. H. 

304. Charles Witt, | Son of | Lewis & Sarah 
W. Howe, I died | Feb. 28, 1852, | iE. 18 y'rs. & 11 
mo's. 

'* Remember now thy creator in the | days of thy youth." 

Footstone: C. W. H. 

305-306. Sylvester Bishop, | died | Apr. 8, 

1847, I -^- ^^• 

Charles Witt, | died Dec. 14, 1830, | M. i y'r. 
& 8 mo's. 

Children of Lewis & | Sarah W. Howe. 

"Thy will O God be done." 
[Sculptor'e mark:] D. N. 

[ Ur7i and Willow Tree, ] 

307. Susannah F. | wife of John Howe, | died | 
Feb. 12, 1 79 1, I Rt, 40. 

Calm on the bosom of thy God, 

Fair spirit ! rest thee now ! 
E'en while with ours thy footsteps trod, 

His seal was on thy brow. 

Footstone: S. F. H. 
She was Susannah Fairbanks before marriage.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I IQ 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Tree.'\ 

308-309. In I Memory of I Mr. | Stephen Howe, 
I who died | Oct. 17, 1836, | aged 39. 
In I Memory of | Mr. | James M. Peters, | who 
died I Oct. 17, 1836, | aged 11. 

Adieu kind partner and child adieu, 
Your lonely friend now mourns for you j 
Your pains and sufferings all are o'er, 
In heaven I hope to meet to part no more. 

Footstone: J. M. P. S. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

310. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. | Willard 
Howe, | who died | July 9, 1843, | lEt. 74. 

The grave cannot hold me here. 
When Christ appears. 

Footstone: W. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree."] 

311. In memory of I Mr. | John Hunter, | who 
died I Sept. 6, 1835, aged ^^. 

Farewell my dear and loving friends, 
We part with hopes to meet again ; 
Sudden I was called to go, 
And bid adieu to all below. 

Footstone: J. H. 

[Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 
31:2. Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs. Olive 
Hunter | wife of | Mr. Robert Hunter | who died 
I Oct. 16, 1820, I ^t. 6^. 

A virtuous wife, a tender mother and friend 
She practised virtue to the end. 

Footstone: >|c [ O. H. 

[Her maiden name was Moore.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

313. In memory of | Mr. Robert Hunter, | who 
died I Dec. 6, 1827, | N.t. 76. 

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I20 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Farewell to thee my partner dear, 
Farewell to thee my aged sire ; 
The threatened blow at length has come, 
And called thee to the silent tomb. 

Footstone: R. H. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 

314. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth | wife of [ 
Mr. John Hunting, | who died | April 20, 1832, | 
JEt, 52. 

Footstone: E. H. 

[She was a daughter of Jonah and Phebe Rice.] 

315. Mary | wife of | John Hunting, | died June 
5, 1 87 1, I IE. 81 yrs. 

316. CAPTIN I EDWARD HUTCHINSO" | AGED 6l 
YEARES I WAS SHOT BY | TrEACHEROVS INDIANS | 
AVGVST 1 1675 I DYED 1 9 AVGVST | 1 675 

[The oldest gravestone in Marlborough.] 

Jacfeson. 

\_AScroll.'\ 

317. In Memory of | M". Ruth Jackson | Rel- 
ict of M' Samuel | Jackfon late of | Bofton, Dec'' fhe 
died I Jan^ \ ii'' 1778. | Aged 77 Years 

Footstone: M" Ruth Jackson 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

318. In Memory of | Abigail Jewell, | wife of 
I Silas Jewell, | who died | August 18, 18 17, | Nx, 

66. 

[Sculptor's mark:] I- Reed, Jr. Harvard. 

Footstone: + | A. J. 




Gravestone of Capt. Edward Hutchinson 

Date 1675 
(.Spring Hill Ground) 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 121 

[I/r;/ and Willow Tree."] 
319-320. In memory of | Mr Silas Jewell, Esq. 
I who died | May 20, 1803, | JEt. 77. 

Also Mrs. Mary his | wife, who died May | 18, 
1797. JEt. 6j. 

Blessed are the dead which die in 
the Lord, — for they rest from 
their labours. 

Footstone: + | S. J. | M. J. 

[ t/r;/ an J Willow Tree.~^ 

321. In I Memory of I Mr. | Silas Jewell | who 
died I Feb. 23, 1837, | aged 85 years & | 5 months. 

Footstone: S. J. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

322. In memory of ( Mrs. | Mary W. Johnson, 
I Formerly wife of | Moses Woodward, | She bade 

adieu to Earth | Nov. 7, 1850, | Mt. 71 yrs. 10 mos. 

We'll meet again ! are words that cheer 
While bending o'er the tomb j 
For oh ! that hope so bright and dear, 
Can pierce the deepest gloom. 

See under Bruce. 
\_Cherub's Head with a Wig.'] 

323. Here lies y body of | M". Elizabeth | 
Keyes ; Relid: to | Deacon Tho'. Keyes ( fhe died 
Aug', y 18, I AD 1764, in y 90"" [year of her age.] 

Footstone: M" | Elizabeth | Keyes 
[She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Howe.] 
[DeatFrHead.] 

324. Here Lyes the Body | of M'. Thomas Keyes 
I Dec"*. Feb'''. ' 23"*. | 1733 | in y 20''' Year | of his age 

Footstone: M' Thomas | Keyes 
16 



122 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Dfatk's Head.'] 

325. Here lies buried | \ Body of DeV | Thomas 
Keyes I who departed | this Hfe | August ' 25"' | ad 
1742 I in y 68"" year | of his age 

Footstone: Deacon | Thomas | Keyes 

326. Amos Lewis | 1849. 

iliijcrmorc. 

327. Ellen M. | Wife of | Thomas Livermore, 
I died I Mar. 15, 1878, | ^. 35 yrs. 2 mos. 

[This grave has a marker : L. R. S. Post 43.] 

Horinij. 

\_Death's Head.] 

328. In memory of | M". Elisabeth Loring, | 
Widow of I M'. Joshua Loring, | of Boston, | Died 
January the 18"", 1776, | in the 53'' Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: M" Elisabeth Loring | 1776 
[ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 

329. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. | Hollis 
C. Loring, | who died | Nov. 15, 1826: | Mt. i,S- 

Cease fond partner ! ceas, to be distressed, 
The hand that chastens, chastens but to bless ; 
With you I leave my offspring to your care, 
He will a part in your afflictions share : 
Dry up those tears, suppress those heavy sighs, 
Angels will bear your partner to the skies. 

Footstone: H. C. L. 

\_Death's Head.] 

330. Here lies y Body of | John Loring | Son of 
M\ I Jonathan & M". | Ehzabeth Loring | Died 
Sep' 1748 

[The rest is illegible.] 

Footstone: J. L. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 123 



[Urn and Willow Tree."] 

?>Z^. Erected | in | memory of | Mrs. Sophia 
LoRiNG I who died I Aug'. 12, 1 816, I iE' 29. 

In blooming lite my soul I did resign 
I left a sinful world just aged twenty-nine, 
Reader whoever thou art ; prepared be 
Thy God and King soon to fseel 

Footstone: S. L. -' 

n"-' ^Aaron Maynard, I died | May 15, 1872, 
^' 6^ y's. 7 mos. 

[A son of Ephraim and Mary Maynard. J 
[J Rose.] 

333' Mrs. C. S. Maynard. I died I Mar 06 
1884, I ^. 62 yrs. ' ' 

rc„ 1 . , . " W^ part to meet again " 

[Sculptor'8 mark IlARBIB. "^ o6-»iii. 

[Urn and Willow Tree.] 

334- Capt. I Ephraim Maynard, I died Tan o 
1858, I aged 80 years. ^ ^' 

Dear partner you have left me, 
Here your loss I deeply feel • 
But tis God that hath bereft me, 
He can all my sorrows heal 
[Sculptor'! mark:] M. Shine, Marlboro. 

Footstone; E. M. 

[^ Rose.] 

33S-33^' Mary | died May 11, 1821, I ^ 08 
y'rs. ' * ^ 

Eliza | died Dec. 29, 1830, | ^. 30 y'rs. 
Wives of Capt. | Ephraim Maynard 

[Their names before marriage were Mary Stow and Eliza Smith] 

337- Miss I Hannah Maynard | Daughter of 
Hezekiah | & Hannah B. Maynard | of Marlborough 
I Born Feb. 28, 1782, | Died Feb. 7, 1870. 

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124 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[On the reverse :] 
I give and bequeath to the Town | of Marlborough, the sum of One | Thousand 
Dollars to be kept as I a Fund forever, and the income I or interest thereof, to be an- 
nually I appropriated and distributed by | the Selectmen of said Town at | their dis- 
cretion to the worthy I and industrious Poor Native I Citizens of said Town. 

Footstone: H. M. 

338. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. | Hezekiah 
I Maynard, I who died | March 14, 1824: | JEt.Si. 

Footstone: H. M. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ t/r// a/i^ Willow Tree.'^ 

339. In Memory of | Hannah Maynard, | wife 
of I Hezekiah Maynard, | who died Jan. 14, 181 5, | 
Rt. 66. 

[Sculptor's mark:] I. Reed, Jr. HarvBrd, No. 131 

Footstone: H. M. 

[She was a daughter of Benjamin Brigham.] 

340. I SAC Maynard, | died | Sept. 12, 1820, | 
M. 39 Ys. 9 M. 5 Ds. 

[Sculptor's mark;] Tateum, Westboro. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

341-342. In memory of | Mr. Israel Maynard, 
I who died | Oct. 18, 1835, | N.t. 1^1^. 

Moses, | Son of Mr. Israel Maynard, | died July 
2, 1818, I iEt. 8 yrs. 
Footstone: I. M. 

{^Death's HeaJ.^ 
343. Here Lyes Buried | y Body of Ensigne | 

John Maynard, he | died May y i5'\ | 173 1, | in y 
70''^'' year | of his age. 

Footstone: M^ John | Maynard 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 125 

^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

344. In Memory of | John P. Maynard, | who 
died I Sept. 29, 1818, | Mt. i-j. 

Friends & Physicians could not save 
My mortal body, from the grave : 
Nor can the grave confine me here, 
When Christ shall call me to appear. 

Footstone: >|c | J. P. M. 

345. Mary, | wife of | Israel Maynard, | died | 
Sept. 27, 1858, I Mt. 82 yrs. 4 mos. 

Footstone: M. M. 

^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 

346. In Memory of | Luther Maynard, | who 
died I Feb. 6, 181 5, | ^t. 28. 

[Sculptor'! mark:] No. l.'S. By I. ReedJr. Harvard. 

Footstone: >J< | L. M. 

\_A Rose Tree.'\ 

347. Sarah M. | daughter of | Capt. Ephraim | 

& Sarah | Maynard | died | Nov. 19, 1852, | M 18 
y'rs. 2 mo's. 

We have loved her on Earth 
May we meet her in Heaven. 

Footstone: J. E. H. (misplaced). 

\_Urn and Willow Tree."] 

348. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Silas May- 
nard, I who died | August 4, 1806: | 2Et. 29. 

Footstone: >|< | S. M. 

349. Sumner Maynard, | died | Jan. i, 1868, | 
JE. 60 y'rs. 10 mo's. 

[Son of Ephraim and Mary Maynard.] 



126 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

350. In I Memory of | Willard Maynard | 
who died Jan. 6, 181 5, | Nx. 11. 

[Sculptor's mark :] No. 132. By I. Reed Jr. Harvard. 

Footstone: j|< | W. M. 

minott. 

{Death's Head.'] 

351. Here Lies | Interred the Body of | Mr. 
Francis Minott. | late of Bofton, | Ob'. Nov'. 28'\ 
1774. I N.X.2.\ 28. 

His Years were few but his life was | long if wifdom be the gray hairs to Man [ 
and an unfpotted Life old Age. 

Footstone: M' | [Francis Minott]. 

{Death's Head.] 

352. Aaron Morse | son to M'. Jonas | & M". 
Lucey Morse | dec'*. Sep*, y 17"". | 1746 | in the 5 
year | [of his age] 

[Lines below are illegible.] 

Footstone: A. M. 

{Deat^Head.] 

'T^c^'T^. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of Mr' | Abigail 
Mors ' | wife of Jnsign | Joseph Mors | who dec'' | 
Septemb' ^ 5"" | a d 1741 jn | y 46 year | of hir age 

Footstone: (broken) . . igail | Mors 

[She was a daughter of John and Hannah Barnes.] 

354. Miss I Betsey Morse, | died | Oct. 16, 
1877; I iE. d^. 

Virtue on Earth will have its reward in Heaven. 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

7>SS~7iS^' M^s. Elmira, I Wife of Mr. | WilHam 
Morse, | died Jan. 16, 1838, | ^t. 30. 

Also Leonard W. | their son | died Oct. 6, 1833, 
I M.t. 16 ds. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. \2'] 

In the bud of its being the fair flower's withered, 
And life's sun, to the Mother, hath set at high noon, 
Yet they in due time with our race shall be gathered, 
Where all shall enjoy Immortality's boon. 

{^Cherub's Head.'] 

357. In Memory of Levina | Morse (Daughter 
of I M\ Jonas Morfe, & | M". Lucy his Wife) | who 
died July ' i7'\ | 1756 in ^ 9"" Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: Levina | Morse | 1756 

{^Death's Head.'] 

358. In Memory of | Jofeph Morfe | who Died 
on I January ' 11^ ^7S^ I ^" ^^^ ^4 Year | of his | 

Age 

Footstone: M'' Jofeph | Morfe 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

359. Lucy, | wife of Winsor Morse, | died | 
March 27, 1840, | Mt. 68. 

Here all is rest and sweet repose, 
Here all my sorrows cease. 

[Her maiden name was Stratton.] 

Memento mori 

{Death's Head.] 

360. In Memory of | M". Mary Morse, | The 

Wife of M^ I Stephen Morse : | fhe died July ; ii\ 
ad 177 1, in y 43^ I Year of her Age. 

Spectator : 
Death is a Debt to Nature Due, 
As I have paid it fo muft You. 

Footstone: M^' Mary | Morse 1771 

{Death's Head.] 

361. In Memory of Mary | Morfe (Daughter of 
M'. I Jonas Morfe J\xW. & | M". Mary his Wife,) | 
who died September y | 3'' 177 1 in y 10"': | Year of 
her Age. 

Footstone: Mary | Morse | 1771 



128 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

{^CheruFs Head.'] 

'}^(ii. In Memory of | M". Mary Morse | Wife 
of I M^ 7onas Morse J. \ who died Dec\ ; 26'\ | 
1777. in y 40"", I Year of her Age. 

Time was I ftood as thou doft now, 
And view'd the dead as thou doft me : 
Ere long tho'lt lie as low as I, 
While others ftand and look on thee. 

Footstone: M" Mary M | 1777 
[Her name was Ward before marriage.] 
\_Death's HeaJ.^ 

262. In Memory of Nelly | Morfe (Daugh"of M\ 
I Jonas Morfe JuiV. & | M". Mary his Wife,) | who 
died Auguft ; c>5'^ | 1771 in ; 5"^ Year | of her Age. 
Footstone: Nelly | Morse | 1771 

[ C/r;/ arid I'Villozv Tree."] 

364. Sacred | to th^ memory of | Mrs. Phebe 
Morse, | relict of | Capt. William Morse; | she died 

I Aug. 26, 1 8 14: I Mt. 74. 

Her faith and patience, love and zeal, 

Should make her memory dear ; 
And Lord do thou the prayers fulfil, 

She offered for us here. 

Footstone: P. M. 

[Maiden name Phebe Stevens.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

365. Erected | In Memory of | Capt. William 
Morse, | who died | Sept. 16, 1809, | ^t. 71. 

*' Blessed are the dead who | die in the Lord." 

Footstone: W. M. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ JJrn and Willow Tree. ] 

'y^dd. WiNSOR Morse, | died | June 23, 1832, | 
Rt. 68. 

The Sov'reign's call I must obey, 
Aud fly from earth and friends away. 

Footstone: W. M. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I29 

"Ntiaton, 

[ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 

367. Here | lies buried | the body of | Mr. 
Francis Newton, | who died | Aug. 16, 1816, | JEt. 

Footstone: F. N. 

368. Lucy E. | wife of | Francis A. Newton, | 
Died Mar. 18, 1901 | IE. 73 yrs. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

369. In memory of | Mrs. Mary Newton | wife 
of I Lieut. Micah Newton, | who died | Feb. 21": 
1 8 13, I ^t. 87 years. 

Footstone: >|c | Mrs. | M. N. 

[^ Tree.] 

370. In memory of | Lieut. Micah Newton | 
who died | Augt. 21''. 1800. | N.\.. 78 years. 

Footstone: >Jc | Lieut | M. N. 

\JJrn, Willow Tree and Obelisks.] 

371. SoPHRONiA A. I wife of I Ebenezer Oakes, 
I died I Dec. ao, 1847, I ^'^' ^^ ys. 6 ms. 

Farewell Sophronia — so early taken, 
From this vale oi grief and pain, 
May thv Death in us awaken 
Strong desires to meet again. 
There to meet again, and never 
Cease those fadeless joys to share ; 
Death can have no power to sever. 
Ties that bind together there. 

Footstone: S. A, O. 

Patmcntrr. 

[From tlie Tombs:] 
\_Masonic Emblem.] 

372. Daniel Parmenter, | Died in Framingham, 
I Jan. 23, 1857, I R. 59 yrs. 2 mos. | 18 dys. 

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130 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

373. Emily, | Wife of Daniel Parmenter, | Died 
in Framingham, | Oct. 30, 1867, | JE. ^2 Y^s. 11 ms. 
14 ds. 

374. Lieut. Daniel W. Parmenter, | Son of 
Daniel & Emily | Parmenter, died in Weldon | N.C. 
in defence of his | Country, ^ 23 yrs. 

375. Charles S. Parmenter, } Son of Daniel & 
Emily, died in | Framingham, May 26, 1847, I ^- 3 
yrs. 6 mos. 28 dys. 

[ L/r/? a/iil Willow Tree. ] 

376. Silence Marverick, | wife of | Jedediah 
Parmenter | died | Feb. 4, 1829, | R. 94 ys. 10 ms. 

Footstone: S. P. 

peters. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

377-378. Irr memory of | Ephraim fon of Mr. | 

George & Mrs. Lydia | Peters, who died Sept. 7 | 

1805, i^t. I year & 10 | months. Also Adolphu^ | 
died March 6, 18 14. | N.t. 3 years & 9 months 

Happy infants early blest 
And in peaceful slumbers rest. 

Footstone: E. P. | A. P. 

S^A Tree.l 
379. Freeman Stow, | Son of Mr. George & | 

Mrs. Lydia Peters, | died Sept. 5, 1826, | Rt. 1 ys. 

& 6 mo. 

Like roses cropped in the bloom, 
He's carried to the silent tomb. 

Footstone: F. P. 

[James M. Peters, see page 119.] 
[Mary B. Peters, see page 113.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I3 I 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

380. In I Memory of | Mr. | Peace Peters, | 
who died | Oct. 17, 18 19, | aged 37. 

Farewell my youthfull partner dear, 
Your children rest around you here, 
God saw it fit to call them home, 
Their lonely mother soon must come. 

Footstone: P. P. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

381. In memory of | Simon M. Peters, | who 
died I April 18, 1829, | Mt. 11. 

This dear body his friends could | no longer have. 
May they be prepared to meet | him beyond the grave. 

Footstone: S. M. P. 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

382. In Memory of | Candace Prentice | wife of 
I Benjamin Prentice, | Sep. la, 1807: | in the 54 

year | of her age. 

Come listen all unto my call. 
Which I do make to day ; 
For you must die as well as I, 
And pass from hence away. 
[Sculptor's mark:] By Sam'l Famsworth, Harvard. 

Footstone: + | C. P. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.~\ 

383. In Memory of | Mrs. Hannah, | Wife of | 
Mr. Benjamin Prentice, | who died | June 20, 1824, 

I ^t. S3' 

Her we shall see no more. 
No more her face behold, 
'Till in Jerusalem we meet. 
And walk those streets of gold. 

Footstone: H. P. 

proctor. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

384-386. In memory of 3 | Children of Mr. Nich- 
olson B. & Mrs. Lucy Proctor. 

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132 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

John E. died Jan. 23, | 1820, ^t. 6 ms. 

Henry died Feb. 2, | 1821, JEt. 6 ys. 

Lucy Bond | died Jan. 24, 1 823, | iEt. 4 ys. 11 mo. 

May these dear children O our God 
By thee be taken up on high, 
And with Angels sound aloud 
Redeeming love above the skies. 

[ Urn arid Willow Tree. ] 

387—388. In memory of | Cap'. | Joseph Proctor 
I who died Dec. 8, | 1818, Rt. 72. | also | Mrs. 
Anna his wife | died July 7, 18 19, | N.X.. 59. 

Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord for they rest from | their labour and 
their works | do follow them. 

Footstone: W. T. (misplaced.) 

Passed to Spirit Life | at Sea 

389—390. Cap'. Joseph Proctor: | Aug. 19, 1826 
I Aged 42 yrs. | Polly S. | His wife | Aug. 15, 
1 87 1 I Aged 86 yrs. 

\_lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 

391-392. Mrs. Lucy B. | wife of | Nicholson B. 

I Proctor Esq. | died May 5, | 1837, i^t. 48. | Also 

their youngest | child died Nov. 29, | 1832, iEt. 3 ys. 

Farewell ! dear husband children too, 

I bid you now a short adieu. 

My toils on earth are o'er 

I soar to mansions in the skies, 

With Christ in glory may we rise. 

And meet to part no more. 

Footstone: L, B. P. 

393-394. Nicholson B. Proctor Esq. | Born 
1788-Died 1866. 

William M. Proctor | Born 1827-Died 1849. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.'j 

395-396. In memory of 2 Children | of Mr. Nich- 
olson B. & I Mrs. Lucy Proctor. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I33 

William Bond | died Jan. 10, 1826; | JEt. 13 ys. 
Moses E. Bond | died Jan. 15, 1827, | JEt. 21 ms. 

Dear children now though disappear 
And leave thy friends on earth to weep 
We o'er thy grave will drop a tear 
And trust in Heaven again to meet. 

397. In Memory of | Perces, Daughter | of M'. 
Nathan, & | M". Sufanna Reed. | fhe died May ; ao'^ 

I 1773, Aged 5 Years, | 3 Months, | & 25 Days. 
Footstone: Perfes Reed 

[J Scro//.] 

398. M". Sufanna Reed, | Wife of | M\ Nathan 
Reed, | died Oa\ i6'\ 1780. | in ; 57'' Year | of her 
Age. 

Footstone: M"'* Sufanna | Reed 

[Death's Head.'] 

399. Here Lyes y | Body of David | Reves Dec" 
Feb'*' I y 8"" 171 920 I in y 21 year | of his age. 

Footstone: david reves 

\_DeatFs Head.'] 

400. Here Hes Buried | y Body of Abel | Rice 
Son of Deac" |- Andrew & M" | Hannah Rice | who 
Dec^ Nov*" y I I A. d. 1752. I Age 5 years | 5 m & 
27 d' 

Footstone: Abel Rice 

[CheruFs Head.] 

401. In Memory of | Deacon Andrew Rice | who 
died I January y 15"" 1775. | Aged 72 Years. 

Our term of time is feventy Years, 

An age that few furvive, 
But if with more than common ftrength, 

To eighty we arrive ; 

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134 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Yet then our boafted ftrength decays, 

To lorrow turned and pain, 
So icon the flender thread is cut. 

And we no more remain. 

Footstone: Deacon Andrew | Rice 1775 

^Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees, '\ 

402-403. In memory of | Mr. | Daniel Rice, | 
who died | Oct. 27, 1803, | ^t. 22- 

In memory of | Mrs. Sabrina, | wife of Mr. | 
Daniel Rice, | who died | Apr. 17, 1799, | ^t. 29. 

Footstone: S. R. D. R. 

[Mrs. Rice was a daughter of Antipas and Catherine (Woods) 
Brigham.J 

^Death's Head."] 

404. Here lies buried | y body of | M« Edward 
Rice | who departed | this life July | y 21'* a d 1741 

I jn y 69"' year | of his age 

Footstone: M« | Edward | Rice 

\_DeatFs Head.'] 

405. In Memoy of | M'. Elisha Rice | who died 
Auguft I y 20"" 1776. in I y 26 Year of his | Age. 

Footstone: M' Elilha | Rice 1776. 
\_J Scroll.] 

406. In memory of | M": Eunice Rice | Wife of 
M^ Elifha Rice. | Ihe died | Auguft ; 11 •^ 1776. | in 
\ 26'' Year of her | Age. 

Footstone: M" I Eunice Rice 
[Maiden name Williams.] 

407-408. Harvey Rice, | Died Aug. 28, 1859, | 
JE. 67. 

Thusa, I his wife | Died Jan. 6, 1849, I ^' SS' 

[Sculptor'e mark:] M. Shine. 

Footstone: H. R. I T. R. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I35 

[Deat/j's //.W.] 

409. John Rice, | Son of M^ Benj". Rice | & M". 
Sufanna his Wife. | died April 20"' 1786. | in y 6"" year 
of his I Age. 

Footstone: John Rice 

[Death's Head.'] 

410. Here lies y | Body of Lucy | Rice daft' of | 
M" Edward & | Mr' Lidia Rice | who dec'' | January 
y I 14" 1 741 jn I y 15"" year | of her age. 

Footstone: Lucy | Rice 

41 1. Lydia I Rice 

412. Eber I Rice 

413. M'. Joshua | Rice | — 23° | — 4 

[Stone broken.] 

[Death's Head.] 

414. Here Lies Buried | y Body of | Mr' Marcy 
Rice | ' wife of M"* | Jofeph Rice who | dec** Octob' 
16"' I a.d 1727 I age 46 years | 5 m & 14 d 

Footstone: Mr' Marcy | Rice 
[Maiden name Kerley.] 

[Death's Head.] 

415. Here Lies \ \ Body of Mary | Rice daft' of 
I M« Edward & | Mr' Lidia Rice | who dec"* | Jan- 
uary y 5"" I 1 74 1 I jn y 18"* year | of her age 

Footstone: Mary Rice 

[Death's Head.] 

416. Here Lies ' | Body of Patience | Rice daft' 
of M« I Edward & Mr' | Lidia Rice who | dec" Jan- 
uary I y 9"' 1741 jn I y 25"" year | of her age 

Footstone: Patience I Rice 



136 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

417-418. Otis Rice, | Died March 19, 1830, | 
lEt. 43 y'rs. 7 mo's. 

LucRETiA Eager, | his wife | Died Dec. 26, 1861, 
I ifEt. 71 y'rs. I mo. 

" For as in Adam all die, even so in 
Christ shall all be made alive." 
Footstone: O. R, 

419. In j Memory of | Mifs Sarah Rice [ who 
died April 3'*, | 1778. | Aged 79 Years | &9 Months. 

Footstone: Mifs Sarah | Rice 

[Death's Head.'\ 

420. In I memory of | Stephen Rice | Son of M'. 
I Benjamin Rice & M". Sufanna | his Wife, who died 

April 19"". I 1788. in the 19"' year of his age. 

The world behind me, offer' d me its charms. 
And Christ before me, call'd me to his arms, 
I chole the latter, and am now at reft. 
Sweetly fleeping on my beloveds breaft. 

Footstone: Stephen Rice 

[Death's Head.'\ 

421. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of | Zeruiah 
Rice | Daught^ of M-* | Edward & Mr^ ( Lydia Rice 
who I dec** Jenuary | y 19"" 1741 | in y 31" year | of 
her age 

Footstone: Zeruiah | Rice 

422. Here lyeth* the | Body of Mary* Sawer | 
who* refted* from* he | r* work* and* in* the | fifteth* 
year* of | her* ag* March 20 | 1709. 

Footstone: m dcc ix | M. S. 

[The above is on a common field stone. She was the wife of James 
Sawyer.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I37 

[Sawin Monument:] 

423-424. Jonathan Sawin | died Mar. 23, 1873, 
I aged 91 y'rs. 

Martha, | wife of | Jonathan Sawin, ( died Aug. 
22, 1 861, I aged 78 y'rs. 

[Mrs. Sawin's maiden name was Fay, of Southborough.] 

Sfjrrman. 

425. Daniel Sherman | died | April 21, 18 14, | 

JEt. 16. 

Footstone: D. S. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

426. Elizabeth F. Sherman, | died Feb. 15, 
i860, I aged 74 yrs. i mo. & 17 ds. 

There is a Glorious home, 
A house not made with hands : 
Eternal in the Heavens, 
where dwell the christian bands 
A home of everlasting peace. 
Where sorrow cannot come 
Songs of praise will never cease 
In thine eternal home. 

Footstone: E. F. S. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

Spectator ! Remember Death. 
lA ScrolL-\ 

427-428. In Memory of | M". Hannah Sherman 
I (& Child.) Wife of I M\ Ifaac Sherman. | fhe died 
Feb: 7"*, 1777. | in \ 11'^ Year of her | Age. 

She was pleafant in life, 
And fubmiflive in death. 

Footstone: M" Hannah | Sherman 

[Her maiden name was Parker.] 

[ C/r» and Willozv Tree.'\ 

429. Mrs. Hannah, | wife of Isaac Sherman, | 
died in Northboro', | Oct. 25, 1829, | vEt. 74. 

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138 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

How still and peaceful is the grave, 
Where life's vain tumults past, 
The appointed house by heaven's decree. 
Receives us all at last. 

Footstone: H. S. E. (misplaced). 

430. Hannah, | wife of | Daniel Sherman, | died 
1 Oct. 17, 1853, I Mt. 70. 

Footstone: H. H. S. (misplaced?). 

[ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 

431. In memory of | Miss Harriot, | daughter 
of I Mr. Daniel & Mrs. | Hannah Sherman | who 
died I Oct. 9, 1834 | Rt. 23 years. 

Farewell lov'd Mother ! yet a short farewell ! 
Thy Harriot rests where we shall meet again, 
Where kindred spirits with their God shall dwell, 
Nor feel the parting pang nor sigh in pain. 
Kind Sister too, though from thy side I part, 
And from thy presence my beloved Friend ; 
Yet hope in God should bind each bleeding heart, 
she points where love and joy shall never end. 

Footstone: H. S. 

\lJr7i and Willow Tree."] 

432. In memory of [ Henry Francis, | Son of 
Micah Sherman, Esq | & Lydia his wife | who died 

I June 28, 1 8 17, ^t. 13 mo'. | & 12 days. 

of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

Footstone: H. F. S. 

\_J Tree.'\ 

433. Jane Dennison, | Daug. of Esq. Micah & 
I Mrs. Susannah Sherman | died May 29, 1818, | 

^t. 16 

Alas not youth with all its rose and bloom. 
Can save from death or rescue from the tomb ; 
Yet this fair flower untimely snatched away. 
We trust will rise in an immortal day. 

Footstone: J. D. S. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I39 

[_Ur» and Willow Tree.~\ 

434. Sacred | to the | Memory of | Micah Sher- 
man Esq I who departed this life | Dec. 8, 18 16, | 
in the c^o year of his age. 

Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear, 
That mourns thy exit from a world like this ; 
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here, 
And stayed thy progress to the seats of bliss. 
No more confin'd to grovling scenes of night, 
No more a tenant pent in mortal clay, 
Now should we rather hail thy glorious flight, 
And trace thy journey to the realms of day. 

Footstone: [A Tree] | M. S. 

[ Ur7i and Willow Tree. ] 

435. Mr. Moses | Sherman, | died | June 28, 
1833, I iEt. 72. 

Sooner or late, earth's fondest ties. 

The hand of death must sever ; 
Yet all at length in joy shall rise, 

Where parting cometh never. 
Footstone: M. S. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 

436-437. Sacred | To the Memory of | Mrs. 
Susanna D. Sherman | and Child; Relick of | Micah 
Sherman Esq. | who died | Jan. 16, 181 1. | ^t. ';>^2' 

Lo. where this silent tomb-stone weep, 
A wife, a child, a mother sleeps ; 
A heart, within whose sacred cell 
Thee peaceful virtues lov'd to dwell. 
Affection warm and faith sincere, 
And soft humanity were there. 
In agony, in death resign'd. 
She felt the wound she left behind. 
[Seulptor'e mark:] Engrav'd by Sam'l Kilbum, at Sterling, 

Footstone: S. D. S. 

[Mrs. Sherman was Susanna D. Frost before marriage.] 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.~^ 

438. Mr. Jonas Smith | died | Dec. 7, 1845, I 
Rt. 91. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 



14.0 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS, 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

439-440. In memory of | tv/o children of Mr. 
Jonas Smith &. | Mrs. Susannah his wife. 

Martin, | died | Sept. 24, 181 5. | iEt. 16 yr": 
Nabby, I died | Jan': 29, 18 16. | N.t. 14 yr': 

O, lovely children its been thy fate, 
To meet an early grave ; 
Thy parents kind and anxious care 
Could not their offspring save. 

Footstone: M. S. N. S. 

441. Mary, | wife of A. S. Smith, | & daughter 
of I Abijah Brown, | born Feb. 14, 1826, | died Jan. 
25, 1850. 

"There is rest in heaven." 

Footstone: M. S. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree."] 

442. Susannah, | wife of | Jonas Smith, | died | 
Jan. 12, 1849, I ^t. 92. 

Footstone: S. S, 

[Maiden name Brown, of Stow.] 

443. Catherine D. | Spafford, | Died Jan. 20, 

1870, I 7E. 6^ yrs. 5 mos. 

Jesus said : Come unto [ me and rest. 

[Monument, East Face:] 
I J Rose.'] 

444. Emma W. | Child of | Dea. Wm. & Eliza- 
beth B. I Stetson, | died May 27, 1853, aged 16 mos. 

[Monument, South Face:] 

445-447. Rebecca F. | Wife of | Dea. Wm. Stet- 
son. I died May 4, 1 844, | aged 44 yrs. 

Dea. Wm. Stetson, | died May 6, 1890, | aged 91 
yrs. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I4.I 
His Wife | Elizabeth B. Stetson | 18 14-1903. 

[Monument, East Face :] 

448. Franklin | Son of | Dea. Wm. & Rebecca 
F. I Stetson, | died Mar. 16, 1879. | aged ^^ yrs. 9 
mos. 

[Death's Head.'] 

449. Here Lies Buried | \ Body of Benjamin 
I Steuens Son of Deac" | Samuel & M" | Thankfull 

Steuens | Who Departed this | Life Decern*" 30 | a.d. 
1750 In I The 25 Year | of His Age. 
Footstone: Benjamin j Steuens 

[Death's Head.] 

450. In Memory M" | Comfort Stevens, | (The 
Wife of M'. I Daniel Stevens) | fhe died March ; 19th, 
ad 1 77 1, in y 26th I Year of her Age. 

Reader: 
Death is a debt to Nature due, 
As I have paid it lb muft You. 

Footstone: M" | Comfort | Stevens: | 1771. 

[She was a daughter of Joseph and Comfort Brigham.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

451. Erected | In Memory of | Mr. Daniel 

Stevens, | who died | Nov. 7, 18 10, | in the 6^ year 
I of his age. 

Thou dear departed Soul adieu 
Thy lifeless clay must here remain ; 
Till Christ this body shall renew. 
Then both with j'oy shall meet again. 

Footstone: D. Stevens. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

45a. Erected | in | memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth 
I wife of I Mr. Francis Stevens, | who died Jan. 3, | 
1827. N.X., 72. 

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14-2 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

I'll speak the honours of thy name, 

With my last lab'ring breath 5 
Then speechless clasp thee in my arms, 

The antidote of death. 

Footstone: E. S. 

[Her maiden name was Brigham.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

453. In memory of | Mr. | Francis Stevens, | 
who died June 12, 1829, | In the 81, year | of his age. 

Sudden he was call'd to go, 

And bid adieu to all below ; 

Suden the vital spirit fled, 

And he was numbered with the dead. 

Footstone: F. 8. 

454. Hannah F. | wife of | Wm. F. Stevens, | 
died I Sept. 15, 1872, | R. 6^. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

455. Erected | In | memory of | Mr. Jonas 
Stevens | who died | Feb. 15, 1820. | ^t. 76. 

Footstone: J. S. 

456. Mrs. Lavinia, | Wife of | Mr. Daniel 
Stevens, | died | Dec. 19, 1855, I ^^- 94 Y^^- ^ ""^^- 

A beloved mother. 
Hers was a long and well spent life. 
[Sculptor's mark:] Runnels, Waltham. 

Footstone: L. S. 

[She was a daughter of Joel and Lucy (Stevens) Barnard.] 

Memento mori 

\Winged Head and Urns.'] 

457. Erected | In Memory of | M". Lucy 
Stevens, | wife of | M'. Samuel Stevens | who de- 
parted this Life | Nov^: ; 22^: 1783. In the | 57**': 
year of her age. 

" Retire my Friends dry up your tears ; 
" Here I muft lie till Chrift appears." 

Footstone: [^ Scroll.] M'^: Lucy | Stevens. 

[She was a daughter of Daniel and Zeruiah (Eager) Barnes.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I43 

Memento mori 

\_Wi/iged Head.'\ 

458. In Memory of | M": Lydia Stevens, | once 
the Beloved Wife of | M'. Daniel Stevens | who died 
Dec': ; 28'": I 1782. I Aged 29 Years. 

Footstone: \_A Scroll.'] | M" Lydia | Stevens. 
[Her maiden name was Brigham.j 

^Death's Head.] 

459. Here Lies Buried | The Body of | De*". Sam- 
uel Steuens I Who Departed This | Life December 
y 6 A.D. 1761 I jn y 81 year | of His Age 

Footstone: De<^ | Samuel | Steuens 

460. Samuel, Son of | M'. Daniel Stevens | & 
M'^: Comfort | his Wife | died Aug'. 29", | 1775. 
Aged 4 Year | & 6 Months. 

Footstone: Samuel | Stevens. 

Memento mori 

[Death's Head.] 

461. Erected | In Memory of | M'. Samuel 
Steuens, | who departed this life | Jan', y 26"" 1789; 
In the 71*^ year | of his age. 

No time we have but what is lent, 
And duft we are when that is Jpent. 

Footstone: [J Scroll.'] | M\ Samuel | Steuens 
[J Tree.] 

462-463. Samuel, | died Jan, 1791, 1 aged 14 
years ; 

Edward, | died Aug. i, 1782, | aged 13 mos. & 
21 ds. I sons of I Daniel & Lydia Stevens. 

[Death's Head.] 

464. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" Thank- 
full Steuens j Wife of De" Samuel | Steuens Who 

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144- MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Died I July y*" 13 1763 | jn y 76 year | of Her Age. 

Footstone: M'^ \ Thankful! | Steuens 

[She was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Stowe.] 

465. William F. Stevens, | died | July 26, 1861, 
I aged 54 yrs. 

[Sculptor's mark:] M. Shine. 

Footstone: W. F. S. 

[ L/rw an J Willow Tree.'\ 

466. In memory of | Mr. | Aaron Stow, | who 
died I June 6, 1836, | iEt. 43. 

Adieu fond partner ! a long adieu, 
My children dear I leave with you ; 
Dry up those tears, suppress those sighs, 
Prepare to meet above the skies. 

Footstone: A. S. 

[ Urn and Willozo Tree, j 

467. In memory of | Mr. | Abraham Stow | 
who died | Jan. 2, 1832, | N.t. 76. 

His course is run, his spirit's fled. 
He joins the mansions of the dead — 
He now lies cold, but still his soul 
Will liv, 'till ages cease to roll. 

Footstone: A. S. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_lJrn5 and Willow Trees. "^ 

468-469. Caroline Lavinia, | died Sept. 3, 1843, 
I lEt. 16 yrs. & 7 mos. 
Alfred L. | died Sept. 24, 1840, | Mt. 3 mos. 
Children of | Jere & | Lavinia H. Stowe. 

Dear parents grieve no more for us ; 

For us no more repine : 

Believe that we are happier, far. 

Than e'er with you in time. 

We've left a world, where wo and sin, 

Swell onward as a river ; 

And gained a world, where we shall rest 

In peace and joy forever. 

Footstone: C. L. S. I A. L. S. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I45 

[ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 

470. In I memory of | Mrs. Caty Stow, | daur. 
of Mr. Abra": & | Mrs. Eliz'*^: Stow: | who died April 
6, 1820, I IE. 32. 

Farewell my dear & loving friends, 
We part with hopes to meet again ; 
Then muse no more on things below, 
Arise my soul and let us go. 

Footstone: C. S. 

{Death's Head.'] 

471. Here Lies Buried | The Body of M" Elifa- 
beth Stow I Wife of M' John | Stow Who Died | 
0&: y II 1757 I jn y 58 year | of Her Age 

Footstone: (broken) — Stow 
[Her maiden name was Brigham.J 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

4.J2. In I memory of | Miss | Elizabeth Stow, 
I Daug': of Mr. Abraham & | Mrs. Elizabeth Stow, 
I who died Sept. 28, 18 14. | JEt. 19 years. 

From deaths arrest 
No age is free, 
You young prepare 
To follow me 

Footstone: E. S. 

[ L/r// and Willow Tree.] 

473. In I memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | wife of 
Mr. Abraham Stow; | who died | Aug. 6, 1827: | 
^t. 69. 

Long and painful was her sore. 
Though with patience it she bore. 
Contending still with noble strife. 
To imitate her Saviours life. 

Footstone: E. S. 

[She was a daughter of Ebenezer and Abigail Hager,] 

474. John Stowe, | died ) July 31, 1887, | JEt. 
72. 

»9 



146 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



[J Tree.'l 
475, Emily Lyman, | daughter of | Jere and La- 
vinia | Stow, died | June 11, 1838; j N.X. i yr. & 8 ms. 

Ere sin would blight, or sorrow fade, 
Death came with friendly care, 
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed, 
And bade it blossom there. 

Footstone: E. L. 8. 

^Double Stone with Urns, Willozv Trees and three Stars.'\ 

476-477. In I Memory of | Mr. John Stow, | 
who died | Feb. 18, 1828, | ^t. 87. 

Surviving friends | did this memorial raise, 
Not for the useless task I the dead to praise j 
But that the passengers, | when passing by. 
Might stop and I ponder on mortality. 

In I Memory of | Mrs. | Grace Stow, | Consort 
of I Mr. John Stow, | who died | May 26, 1824, | 
iEt. 78. 

Swift I ascend the I heavenly place. 
And hasten to my home. 
I hope to meet thy | kind embrace, 
I come, O Lord I come. 

Footstone: J. S. ^ G. S. 

[Mrs. Stow's family name was Newton, j 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_UrTi and Willow Tree.'\ 

478. In Memory of | Mr. Josiah Stow, | who 
died I March 28, | 1818, | Mt. 88. 

Here I sleep in silent slumber. 
Till my Lord returns again, 
You no doubt are fill'd with wonder. 
At his gracious love to man. 

Footstone: jjj | J. S. 

\_Urns and IV i How Tree.~\ 

479. Erected | in | Memory of | Mr. Josiah 
Stow, | Son of Mr. Jabez & | Mrs. Sarah Stow ; | 
who died | Sept. 25, 1823 : | Mt. 19. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I47 

In bloom of youtli behold I die, 
Dear friends prepare for death is nigh, 
The grave my bed here 1 must rest, 
Till Christ shall call me from the dust. 

Footstone: J. S. 

[Death's Head.'] 

480. Here js jnterred ' | Remains of Mr' | Lydia 
Stow wife | of M' Samuel Stow | Daught' of James | 
Minott Esq'. & Mr' | Rebecah his wife who | de- 
parted I this Life | February y 14"" a.d | 1742 | 3 jn 

y ^6^^ year | of her age 
Footstone: Mr' Lydia | Stow 

481. Lydia Stow, | Formerly wife of Isaac May- 
nard, | died | July 27, 1863, | M. 87 Ys. 10 Ms. 18 
Ds. 

[Sculptor's mark:] Tateum, Wcstboro. 

[She was married in 1828 to Abraham Stow.] 
\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

\%i. In I memory of | Mrs. Phebe Stow, | daur. 
of Mr. Abra"": & | Mrs. Eliz*': S:ow; | who died July 
4, 1820, I Rt. 11. 

My days alas ! alike have ben. 
An empty tale, a morning flower 
Cut down and wither'd in an hour. 

Footstone: P. S, 

[ Urn and Trees. ] 

483. Erected | in memory of Mr. | Quartus 
Stow, | who died June ao"': | 1798, in the 43''. | Year 
of his age. 

Behold my friends, as you pafs by ; 
As you are now lo once was I j 
As I am now ib you muft be ; 
Prepare for death and follow me. 

Footstone: Mr. Quartus | Stow. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 



14-8 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Stowe Monument, Front Face :] 

484. RuFUS Stowe, | died | October 9, 1838, | 
aged 49 years. 

Reunited | 1885. 
[Stowe Monument, South Face :] 

485. Thankful Stowe, | widow | of | Rufus 
Stowe, I born Feb. 15, 1791, | died Jan. 16, 1885. 

Living, loving, just the same, 
On a brighter happier shore. 

[She was a daughter of Daniel and Thankful (Brigham) Brigham.] 
[Stowe Monument, North Face :] 

486-487. William B. | died Dec. i, 1848, | aged 
20 years | & 9 mos. 

An Infant son | died June 1,1815; | Sons of Rufus 
I & Thankful Stowe. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

488. In memory of | Mrs. Ruth Stow, | consort 

of I Mr. Josiah Stow, | who died | Nov. 18, 18 10, | 

iEt. 75. 

Twas sin that drew upon our race 
The righteous doom that we must die 
But thanks to Gods abounding grace 
Salvation's offered from on high. 

Footstone: j|c | R. S. 

[She was a daughter of Peter and Grace Howe.] 

\_Crossed Bones and Death^ s Head with a Wig.'\ 

489. Here Hes y Body of | M'. Samuel Stow | 
he died February | ^ 13*^1769 in y | 89 Year of his Age. 

Behold & fee as you pafs by 
As you are now low once was I 
As I am now fow muft you be 
Prepare for Death and follow me. 

Footstone: M^ Samuel | Stow j 1769. 

[^Urn and Willow Tree."] 

490. Dea". Samuel Stow. | died | Jan. 12, 18 13: 
iEtat. 89. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I49 

Singular calmness, prudence and stability, | strong powers of mind, guided I 
by a sense of GOD, and display'd in bright examples of | humble Piety ; readi- 
ness to do good and prayer- | ful submission to a long series of distressing I afflic- 
tion in his family — truly magnified his Office. 

In the closing scene of an eminently devout | life he was sustained by a lumin- 
ous and I opening prospect of a glorious Resurrection | in CHRIST. 

Footstone: [A Tree] S. Stow 

[ Urns, Willow Tree, Arch and Keystone with W. S. ] 

491. Here rest | the remains of | Cap*. William 
Stow | he died | April 11 1808 | Mt. ^S- 

All our ambition Death defeats but one 
And that it crowns — but ere long, 
More powerful proof shall take the field. 
Stronger than death & smiling at the tomb. 

Footstone: C. W. S. 

.Stuart. 

492. Charles Stuart | died | Nov. 5, 1853, | 
^t. 64. 

Footstone: C. S. 

^attlob). 

{Death's Head.'] 

493. Here lies the Body of M'. | Thomas Tatt- 
Low I who departed this | Life October the 11^ \ 
Anno Domini 1756 | Aged 61 Years. 

A Man of Honesty, Justice & Integrity 
And above all a Christian. 

Footstone; Thomas | Tattlow | 1756 
{Death's Head.'] 

494. In Memory of | M'. James Telfer | who 
died; 18'" I ofjan''. 1776. | in;63^ Year | ofhisAge. 

Footstone: M"" yames | Telfer | 1776 

495. Aaron Temple, | died | Sept. 12, 1875, I 
M. 79 ys. 



150 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Ur?i and Willow Tree. ] 

496. In I Memory of | Mrs. Betsy, | wife of | 
Mr. Ira Temple, | Formerly wife of | Mr. John P. 
Maynard, | who died | July 19, 1828, | iEt. 39. 

Footstone: B. T. 

497. David j Temple, | Son of M'. David & | 
Elifabeth Temple; | died Aug'. 6'\ | 1788, aged i | 
day. 

Footstone: D. Temple 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

498. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. David 
Temple, | who died | Sep. 25, ad 1821. | N.t. 81. 

Here lies a man was good without pretence 
Blest with plain reason & with common sense, 
He lived a life of labour & of toil 
His chief delight to cultivate the soil; 
While here his mind was oft with cares opprst 
'Till tired of earth he fled to heaven for rest. 
[Sculptor's mark:] Wm. Farnsworth, Groton. 

Footstone: D. T. 

[ \Jrn and Willow Tree. ] 

499. In memory of I Mrs. Elizabeth, | Relict of 
I Mr. David Temple, | who died | April 16, 1836, 
I Rt. 86. 

My soul forsakes each vain delight, 

And bids this world farewell ; 
It welcomes death and takes its flights, 

With Christ above to dwell. 

Footstone: E. T. 

[Her maiden name was Adams.] 

{^Death's Head.'] 

500. In Memory of | Mr. Isaac Temple | who 
Died Jan'' 14 | 1765 Aged 85 | Years 11 Month' | & 
9 Days 

Footstone: [Death's Head.] | Ifaac ] Temple | 1765 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 151 

[ t/r/? and Willozo Tree.'\ 

501. Grateful Respect | Erected this Memorial of 
I Mrs. Joanna Temple, | Relidl of John Temple | 

of Marlborough, deceafed. | She died July 25"^: | 
1797. iEtat. 69. 

Cheerfulnefs & Piety, happily united in 
her life, adorned the Religion she profefled. 

Footstone: -f- | Mrs. Joanna Temple 

^Death's Head.'] 

502. Sacred to | the memory of | M'. John Tem- 
ple, I who died Sept'. 23**, 1793 ; | i^t'. 81. 

Prepare me Lord for thy right hand, 

Then come the joyful day ; 
Come death and (bme celeflial band. 

To bear my Soul away. 

Footstone: M' | John Temple. 

\_Broken Stone.] 

503. John Temple, Jr. | Died | [part missing.] 

" It is the hope, the bli — 
Wliich Jesus's grace has giv — 
The hope when days and years are — 
We all shall meet in heaven." 
[Sculptor'a mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

^Urn and Willow Tree.] 

504. In memory of | Mr. | John Temple, 3d: | 
who died | April 2, 1829; | i^t. 44. 

Footstone: J. T. 

\_An Urn zvith J. T.] 

505. In memory of | M'. Jonas Temple, | who 
died March 8, 1803 : | iEtatis 87. 

The world behind me offer'd me its charms, 
And Chrift before me call'd me to his arms ; 
I chofe the latter, and am now at reft. 
Sweetly fleeping on my beloved's breaft. 

Footstone: M^ | J. Temple. 



152 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urw and Willow T'ree.~\ 

506. In Memory of | Jonas Temple, | who died 
I June 19, 1818, I Mt. 34. 

[Sculptor's mark :] I. Reed, Jr. Harvard- No. 128. 

Footstone: J. T. 

\_Urn atid Willow Tree.~\ 

507. In Memory of | Mrs. Lydia Temple, | wife 
of I Mr. Silas Temple, | who died | Sept. 7, 1818, | 
Mt. 45 years & 5 | months. 

" False marble ! where 

Nothing but poor & sordid dust lies here." 

Footstone: -f- | L. T. 

[Her maiden name was Arnold.] 

\_Death's Head.~\ 

508. Here lies buried y | Body of M": Martha 
I Temple Wife of M'. | Ifaac Temple, who | died 

February \ 15"", | 1768, in y 92''. | Year of her Age. 

Footstone: [Death's Head.] M". Martha | Temple | 1768. 
IJ Scroll.^ 

509. Martha Temple | Daught. of M' Jonas | 
& M". Sarah Temple, | died Nov\ 8'': 1785. | in the 
9"" year | of her age. 

Footstone: Martha Temple 

[t/rw and Willow Tree."] 

510. Mrs. Polly, | wife of Mr. | John Temple 
2': I died I July 29, 1837, | vEt. 44. 

The body shall return to the dust and 
the spirit to God who gave it. 

Footstone: P. T. 

[Death's Head.'\ 

511. M". Rebeccah Temple | Wife of M'. David 
Temple | whofe remains are here interred | departed 
this Life March ' 24"" 1785 | in y 30"" year of her age 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I53 

Hu(h my Dear Offl'pring ! Silent every Friend ! 

God gave me Life & pointed out its end. 

I Imiled in Death ! And if YOUR views are Juft 

You'l not complain with what God's done with Duft. 

The world behind me offer'd me its charms 

And Clirift before me call'd me to his arms 

I chofe the latter and am now at reft 

And Iweetly fleep on my beloveds Bread 

Footstone: M" | Rebeccah Temple. 

[Death's Head.'\ 

512. Here lyes y Body | of Sarah Temple | 
Daug'^ of M\ Ifaac | & M'. Martha Temple | Who 
Died July | 29"": 1735 in ^ 34*'^ | Year of Her Age. 

Footstone: Sarah | Temple. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree."] 

513. In memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | wife of | Mr. 
Jonas Temple, | who died | March 24, 183 1, | i^t. 84. 

No age from death can fly, 
No friends but what must part ; 
Death will dissolve the tend 'rest tie, 
That form'd within the heart. 

Footstone: S. T. 

[Broken Stone.'\ 

514. WiLLARD I Son of M' Silas 

& Lydia Te[mple] | who died Dec. 9 1805 : | Mt. 1 1 
years. 

Footstone: W. T. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

515. Austin Thaye", | Son of Sullivan | & Ruth 
Thayer | who died | Oct. 16, 1819, | Aged 7 months, 

I & 7 days. 

Come parents, now 1 11 speak to you, 

Methinks I sec you mourning, 
For the sweet offspring you have lost 

Who once was fair and blooming. 

Footstone: A. T. 
20 



154 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Tree.'] 

516. Mary | Adaline, | daughter of | Sullivan 
& ! Ruth Thayer, | died | Jan. 7, 1826, | ^t. 2 years. 

Footstone: M, A. T. 

517. Harriet W. | daughter of | Wm. E. & 
Sarah S. | Tidd, | died March 5, 1848, | JEt. 2 y'rs. 

Budded on earth to | bloom in Heaven. 

518. Sarah W. | wife of | William Tidd, | died 
Jan. 24, 1852 ; | Mt. 87 y'rs. & 4 mos. 

"There is a sacred rest above, 

For those who trust in Jesus love." 

519. In memory of | Mr. | William Tidd, | who 
died I March 5, 1837, | ^t. 73. 

My soul this curious house of clay 

This present frail abode, 
Must quickly fall to worms a prey, 

And thou return to God. 

[L/r;; a;i^ Wiilozv Tree.'] 

520. Abigail, | wife of | George Walker, j died 
I May 25, 1846, I lEt. 16. 

Farewell blest soul, a short farewell, 
Till we shall meet again above. 

Footstone: A. W. 

521. Elizabeth F. | wife of | George Walker, | 
died May 8, 1861, | aged 34 yrs. 9 ms. 

Footstone: E. T. W. 

522. George W. Walker | died | Mar. 3, 1875, 
I M. 71 y'rs. 6 mo's. 

Blessed are the dead which die in the | Lord. 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

523. Lydia Ann, | Daughter of | George & | Abi- 
gail Walker, | died | June 2, 1846, | lEt. i yr. 3 mos. 

Footstone: L. A. W. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I55 

miatti, 

[J Scro/L] 

524. In Memory of | M". Ann Ward | Wife of 
M\ Daniel Ward | who died | Odober ; 24"" 1775. 
in y 34"" Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: M^'. Ann | Ward 1775 

[DeatFs Head.'\ 

525. In Memory of | M'. Daniel Ward | who 
died February | ' lo"", 1775. ^^ y 33'^ I Year of his Age. 

Footstone: M^ Daniel | Ward 1775 
\_ J Scroll.^ 

^16. In Memory of | Daniel Ward | Son of M'. 
Daniel & | M". Ann Ward | who died Od. i'', 1775 
I in ; 12'^ Year of his | Age. 

Footstone; Daniel Ward | 1775 

527. HERE . LYES .THE . BODY | OF . ELIZABETH . WARD 
I THE . SERVANT . OF . THE | LORD . DECEASD . IN . 87 | 

YEAR . OF . HER . AGE . DE- | CEMBER . THE . 9 . IN . THE | 

YEAR . OF . OUR . LORD | I 7OO 

[The above on an old field stone.] 

Footstone: E. W. | 1700 

[^Death* s Head a?id Crossed Bones."] 

528. [Here] Lyes Buried | [ye] Body of | Ger- 
SHOM Ward | [wh]o dec*^ Nov', the 24"*, | 1739 in 
the 47"', year | [of] his age a person [rest missing.] 

[This stone is badly broken.] 

Footstone: [Crossed Bones.] M'' Gershom | Ward 

529. MDCXCI I here : LYETH : THE : BODY | OF : IN- 
CREASE : WARD : w^H° I DYED : AVGVST : the , 25"" : 1 69° | 
IN : THE : 46"' : year : of | his : age 

[The above on an old field stone.] 



156 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[^Death's Head.'\ 

530. Here Lyes Buried | the Body of | M". Mary 
Ward wife | to M\ Daniel Ward | died April ^ 4'' 
1750 I in y 45''' Year of her age 

Footstone: M'* Mary | Ward 

[A daughter of Samuel and Ruth (Warren) Bigelow.] 

[^Jn Urn.'] 

531. In memory of | Phebe Ward, | Daughter of 
Mifs Anna Arnold; | who died April 14, 1806: | iEt. 

9- 

Behold and see as you pass by, 
As you are now so once was I ; 
As I am now so you must be, 
Prepare for death and follow me. 

Footstone: P. W. 

213aarrrn. 

[ Urti and Willow Tree. ] 

532. Abigail Sophia, | daughter of | Capt. Sam- 
uel & I Mrs. Rebecca Warren | died Jan. 5, 1845, I 
Nx. 19 yrs. 

I love them that love me, 

and those that seek me early shall find me. 

Footstone: A. S. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

SZZ'S'i^' Erected | in memory of | Mrs. Betsy 
W. Warren | Wife of Cap. Samuel Warren, | who 
died I Oct. 5, 1819; | i^t. 28. 

Also John Winslow son of | Cap. Samuel & Betsy 
I Warren died Oct. 23, | 18 19 Aged 4 weeks. 

Farewell lamented friends a short adieu 

We soon shall quit these scenes and follow you. 

Footstone: B. W. W. 

[Her maiden name was Brigham.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I57 

[J;; Urn.'\ 

C^2S- Caroline Rebekah, | daughter of | Capt. 
Samuel & | Rebekah M. Warren, | died Mar. 10, 
1846, I Mt. 15 yrs. 

"Thy will O God be done." 

Footstone: C. R. W. 

^Urn and Willow Tree."^ 

536. Rev. I Edward Warren, | Son of | Thad- 
deus & Lucy Warren, | Missionary of the | a. b. c. f. 
M. to Ceylon, | died at Cape Town, | Cape of Good 
Hope, I Aug. II, 181 8, N.X.. 32. 

Rest from thy loved employ. 

Footstone: E. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

537. Miss I Elizabeth Warren, | daughter of | 
Mr. Thaddeus & Mrs. | Lucy Warren; | died i\ 
March 18 16, | aged 27 years. 

Adieu sweet friend we part in pain, 
But we shall live and meet again. 

Footstone: E. W. 

538. John Warren, | Son of | Thaddeus & Lucy 
I Warren, | died Feb. 20, 1861, aged 86 years. 

[Sculptor'a mark :] M. 8hine. 

Footstone: J. W. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree."] 

539-541. Mrs. Rebekah M. | wife of Capt. | 
Samuel Warren, | died Oct. 11, 1838, | i^t. 44. 
Also I their infant Children | Emily Goodhue & 
I Emelia Goodell, I died Aug. 10, & 11, 1837, | 

JlLZ, 2 mS, No mortal woes 

Can reacli the lovely sleepers here, 
While angels watch their soft repose j 
So Jesus slept ; — 
With infants in his arms. 

Footstone: R. M. W. [The maiden of Mrs. Warren was Morse.] 



158 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urfi and Willozv Tree. ] 

541. Samuel Warren, | Son of Thaddeus & | 
Lucy Warren, | died | Feb. 3, 1852, | N.X.. 74 yrs. 
Footstone: S. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

543-544. Erected | in | memory of | Mr. Thad- 
deus Warren | Who died June 18, 1811 | Nx. 74. 

Also his wife | Lucy Warren | who died June 17, 
1821 I iEt. 69. 

Retire our friends dry up your tears, 
Here we must lie till Christ appears. 

Footstone: T. W. 

[Mrs. Warren was a daughter of Samuel and Lucy Stevens.] 

[^ Scroll.'] 

545. Aaron | Son of M^ Jonathan | & M". 
Thankfull | Weeks died | Od:^ i7'\ 1775 | in ; 6"^ 
Year of | his Age. 

Footstone: Aaron | Weeks 

[^ Scroll.'] 

546. In Memory of | M". Dinah Weeks, | Wife 
of Col John Weeks. | who died Dec' 15"" 1784. | in 
the 75'^ year of | her age. 

Footstojie: [A Scroll] M" Dinah | Weeks 
[Her maiden name was Keyes.] 

{Death's Head.] 

547. In Memory of M'. Francis | Weeks who 
departed this | Life September \ 6''': ad 177 1. | in y 
38"' Year of his Age. 

He was a ferious Judicious ma" | a kind hufband and a tender | 

parent and loving friend : j Well beloved in his Life | much lamented 

at his Death 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I59 

Behold & fee as You pals by, 
As You are now lo once was I ; 
As I am now fo you muft be, 
[Prepare for death and follow me.] 

Footstone: M^ Franxis | Weeks 1771 [Wrongly placed at the 
next grave.] 

548. Franfis | Son of M\ Jon'. | & M". Thank- 
full I Weeks, died | Oft. 14'^ 1775. Aged | 9 months 

\_CheruP s Head with a f^ig.~\ 

549. Here lies \ body of | M'. John Weeks | 
Jun'. he departed | this life July y 24''' | ad 1768 ; in 

y 29"' I year of his age. 

Blefsed are the dead | That die in the Lord 

Footstone: M'' | John | Weeks [Wrongly placed at grave of Francis 
Weeks.] 

Memento morl 

\_Death's Head.^ 

550. Here Lies Buried | the Body of | John 
Weeks Efq', | who departed this | Life Feb'', y 11*'': 
AD I 1787. in the 79"" | year of his age. 

Retire my Friends dry up your tears, 
Here I muft lie till Clirift appears. 

Footstone: [A Scroll] John Weeks Esq^ 

[From the Tombs :] 
Erected by Daniel Parmenter October 1839. 

551-553. John Weeks died Nov. 3, 1826, aged 58. 

Betsey Weeks, his wife, died May 4, 1838: aged 
72. 

Hannah A. Parmenter, their daughter and wife 
of Daniel Parmenter, died April 4, 1838: aged i,^. 

Farewell dear partner and kind friend, 
I bid you now a short adieu ; 
My toils on earth are o'er, 
I soar to mansions in the skies. 
With Christ in glory may we rise, 
And meet to part no more. 
[Sculptor'! mark :] Crosby, Marlboro. 



l6o MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

554. Erected | to the memory of | Capt. Jonathan 
Weeks, | who died April 5**" | 1805 | In the 64 year 
of his I age. 

The sweet remembrance of the just 
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. 

Footstone: J. W. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

^^^. Sacred to | the memory of | Mrs. Lucy 
Weeks. | ReHct of | Capt. Jona. Weeks, | who died | 
July I, 1817, I JEt. 6c,. 

I yet do speak though I am dead, 
The sov'rign Lord made this my bed, 
And what I have to say to thee, 
Prepare for death and follow me. 

Footstone: L. W, 

[She was a daughter of Micah and Mary (Howe) Newton.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

c^c^S. Erected | to the memory of | Miss Phebe 
Weeks, | dau. of Capt. Jon\ & | Mrs. Lucy Weeks, 
I who died Aug. 14"", 18 12, | Aged 24 years. 

Farewell yp friends whose tender care 

Has long engaged my love 
Whose fond embrace I now exchange 

For better friends above. 

Footstone: P. W. 

557. Sarah, | wife of | Francis Weeks, | died May 
3, 1825, I aged 34 years. 

" Precious in the sight of the Lord 
is the death of his saints." 
Footstone: S. W. 

[Her maiden name was Brown.] 

[Weeks Monument :] 

558-559. Solomon Weeks, Esq. | died Mar. 4, 
1866, I Mt. 80 yrs. 5 mos. | 20 days. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. l6l 

Sarah Weeks, | Wife of | Solomon Weeks, Esq. 
j Died Sept. 6, 1869, | 7E, 84 yrs. 2 mos. | i day. 

[J Scro//.^ 

560. In Mem'' of I M" Thankfull Weeks | Wife 
of I M'. Jonathan Weeks | who died | Novem'. y 3**, 
1775. I in y 27''': Year of her | Age. 

Footstone: M" Thankfull | Weeks 1775. 

[She was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Bigelow.J 

[Jn Urfi.'\ 

561. William | Son of M\ John & M". Betsey 
I Weeks. | died Sept. 29, 1805 | Mt. 5 years & 2 

months. 

Say, little playful prattling boy, 
Thy Father's hope thy Mother's joy, 
Why didst thou make so short a stay, 
yust steal our hearts and then away. 

Footstone: W. W, 

[_UrTi and Willow Tree.'\ 

562. In memory of | Capt. | William H. Weeks, 
I Son of I Capt. Jonathan Weeks Jr. | & Mrs. Sarah 

his Wife, | who died | Sept. 17, | 1827. Rx.. 25. 

The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken [awayj. 
Footstone: W. H. W. 

\_Urn afiJ Willow Tree.'\ 

563. Abigail, | daughter of | Mr. Phinehas & | 
Patty S. Welsh: | who died | Oct. 21, 1835, I Aged 
2 years & 4 mo. 

Footstone: A. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

564. Sarah B. | daughter of | Mr. Phinehas & | 
Patty S. Welsh: | who died | Jan. 6, 1835, | aged 4 
yrs. & 7 m. 

Footstone: S. B. W. 



l62 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Witnnon, 

[ Urns and Willozv Trees. ] 

565. Erected | In | memory of | Col. James 
Wesson, | who died | Oct. 15, 1809. | N.t. lxxii. 

Glory with all her lamps shall burn, 
And watch the warriors sleeping clay ; 
Till the last trumpet rouse his urn, 
To aid the triumphs of tlie day. 

Footstone: ijc | Col. | James Wesson 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker. Col. James Wesson was 
severely w^ounded at the Battle of Monmouth, and incapacitated for 
further service.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

566. Stephen Wesson | died | Nov. 9, 1849, I 

While pity prompts the rising sigh, 
O may this truth, impress'd 
With awt'ul power, — I too must die, — 
Sink deep in every breast ! 

Footstone: S. W. 

[ t/r// and Willow Tree.'\ 

567. In Memory of | Capt. William Wesson | 
who died | March 21, 18 16. | JEt. 44. 

Who eer thou art that passeth by, 
As you are now, so once was I, 
As I am now, so you must be. 
Prepare, prepare to follow me. 

Footstone: [A Tree] W. W. 

[Wheeler Monument.] 

568-569. Georg N. I and | Lorenzo W. | 
Wheeler. 

570-571. Allen W. | and | Ruel B. | Wheeler. 

571-573. Elizabeth B. | and | Lavinah A. 
Wheeler. 

574-575. Lemuel | and | Lavinah | Wheeler. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 163 

21211) it CO mil. 

[J Tree.] 

576. Lydia, I wife of Moses Whitcomb | died | 
May 27, 1853, I ^t. 54. 

Footstone: L. W, 

577. Moses Whitcomb, | died | April 23, i860, 
I aged 62 yrs. 5 mos. | & 24 days. 

Footstone: M. W. 

asaijitmore. 

\_Trtple Stone.] 

In memory of three Children of | Levi F. & Mehittable Whitmore. 

578-580. Frances A. | died | Mar. 14, 1841, | 
Nx. 6 ys. 5 ms. | & 11 ds. 

Joseph F. | died | Jul. 1,1828, | N.X., 2 ys. & 11 ds. 

Alonzo H. I died | Sep. 2, 1824, | N.t. i yr. & 15 
ds. 

Suffer little cliildren to come | unto me and forbid 
them not, for of such is the | Kingdom of Heaven. 

Footstone: [This is wrongly placed at grave of No. 228.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

581. In I Memory of | Miss Comfort Wilkins 
I Daug'. of Mr. Jonas & | Mrs. Sally Wilkins | who 

died Nov'. 29. 1807. | -^t. 20 years. 

What once was lovely, now behold 
By Death changed to another mould. 
In Heaven to meet you all I hope, 
When Christ our Lord, shall raise me up. 

Footstone: Miss C. W, 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

582. In Memory of | Miss Hannah Wil- | kins, 
Daut. of Mr. Ed- | ward &: Mrs. Sarah | Wilkins 
who died | Sept. 25, 18 17. | Rx.. 30. 

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164 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



Draw near my friends and take a thought, 
How soon the grave may be your lot ; 
Make sure of Christ while life remains, 
[Last line illegible.] 

Footstone: H. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

583. In I Memory of | Mr. Jonas | Wilkins, | 
who died | May 13,1 822 : | N.X.. 66. 

Tender and affectionate parents ; to whose memory, their dutiful children | 
have erected these stones. 

Here, here, they lie ; oh ! could we once more view, 
Those dear remains, take one more fond adieu ; 
Wish'd ah ! in vain, yet must express our love. 
Decays unseen, yet not forgot above. 

Footstone: J. W. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees."] 

584-585. In memory of | Two Children of Mr. 
Levi I & Mrs. Hephzibah Wilkins 

JosiAH, I died | May 12, 1803; | ^Et. 12 ys. | i 
mo. & I 19 days. 

Sophia, | died | June 29, 1805; | i^t. 5 ys. | 11 
mo & I 18 days. 

Footstone: S. J. 

\_Scroll and Winged Head.'] 

586. Erefted in memory of | M'. Jofiah Wilkins 
I who deceaf'd 21^^ of Auguft | 1783, & in the 66'^ 

I year of his | age. 

When this furvivers, you do fee, 
Remember you muft vifit me ; 
Let wildom guide your ways to death, 
Then may you be forever bleft. 

Footstone: M^ | Jofiah Wilkins | 1783 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

587. In memory of | Mr. Levi Wilkins, who | 

died Feb. I, 18 16, | ^t. 57. (See lines, next page) 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 165 

Friends & physicians could not save 
My mortal body from the grave : 
Nor can the grave confine me here, 
When Christ shall call me to appear. 

Footstone: -f- j L. W. 

\_Death's Head.'] 

588. In I Memory of | Mrs. Lois Wilkins, | 
Relid: of | Mr. Josiah Wilkins, | who died May 24"': 

I 1796 : In the 76 year of | her age. 

Death reigns triumphant over all, 
O'er high and low, o'er great & fmall. 
But Chrift the vid'ry (hall obtain. 
And raife them all to life again. 

Footstone: [A Tree] Mrs. Lois Wilkins. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

589. In I memory of | Miss | Lucy Wilkins, | 
who died | June 29, 1821, | iEt. 2,S' 

As I am now so you must be, 
Prepare for death and follow me. 

Footstone: L. W. 

S^An Urn.] 

590. In Memory of | Mary B. Wilkins, | 
Daughter of Mr. Jonas & | Mrs. Sally Wilkins | 
who died Jan'. 3 1 1 808 | Rt. 8 years. 

My days were few and I but small 
Yet must obey when Christ doth call. 

Footstone: + | M. B. W. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.] 

591. In I Memory of | Mrs. Sally | Wilkins, 
I wife of I Mr. Jonas Wilkins, | who died | Aug. 21, 

1822 : I N.t. 57. 

[Lines same as those on gravestone of husband, No. 583.] 

Footstone: S. W. 

[Her maiden name was Barnard.] 



l66 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Scro//.^ 

59-2. In Memory of Mifs | Abigail Williams | 
Daugh^ of Col. I Abraham Williams | & M" Elifa- 
beth his | Wife, who died July \ iS"" 1775. in y 40'^ 
Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: Mils | Abigail | Williams 1775 
[Draik's Head.'\ 

593. In I Memory of | Abraham Williams Efq. 
I who departed this life ] July y lo"", 178 1. | in y 
86'' Year | of his | Age. 

Yet, though unable to divert the stroke, 
Chriftianity is Sovereign to pluck out the fting 
of Death. 

Footstone: Abraham | Williams Esq'' 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Ur?i dfid Willow Tree.'\ 

594—596. Sacred | to the memory of | Mr. Abra- 
ham I Williams, | who died | Dec. 10, 1825: | in 
his 31'': year. 

Also two infants of | Mr. Abraham & Mrs. | Susan 
Williams. | Their son, intered here, | died Feb. 22, 
1823 : I lEt. 16 days. | Their daughter, | intered in 
Boston. I died Sept. 18, 1825: | Mt. 4 days. 

Footstone: A. W. 

\lJr?i ajid Willow Tree.'\ 

597. In I Memory of | Miss Anna William" | 
dau'. of Mr. Joseph & | Mrs. Anna Williams | who 
died I Oct. 30, 1804. | ^t. 23. 

Calmly she bow'd her fainting head 

On her dear Saviour's breast ; 
Pleas'd to obey her Fathers call, 

To his eternal rest. 

Footstone: A. W. 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 167 

[ Urn a?i(i Willozv Tree. ] 

598. In Memory of | Mrs. Anna Williams, | 
wife of I Mr. Joseph Williams, | who died | April 7, 
1814, I iEt. dc^. 

[She was a daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Howe) Stow.] 
\_Death's Head.'\ 

599. Breck Williams | Son to M'. Abra*" | & 
M". Eliz"" Williams | aged 10 days | Dec"* Sep*'. \ 3 
"1734 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

600. In memory of | Miss | Caroline Williams, 
I who died | Oct. 4, 1830; | ^t. 22. 

One moment pause, behold and see 

What I now am, and you must be. 
Alas! dear friends, the transient scene is o'er; 
And we must part on earth to meet no more. 
Farewell, my love with you my peace with all ; 
I go to rest, a last, a long farewell. 
Yes, rest fond youth, thy pains and sorrows end, 
And thou we trust in Heaven hath found a friend. 
Death's but the road that leads to joys divine j 
This thou hast trod, O hapless Caroline. 

[ Urns and Willow Tree. Arch, Keystone with D. W. ] 

601. Sacred | to | the memory of | Mr. Daniel 

Williams | who died | Oct. 15, 18 10, | vEt. 34. 

The rising morning can't assure 
That we shall end the day. 
For death stands ready at the door 
To snatch our lives away. 
Footstone: D. W. 

\_Death's HeaJ.'\ 

602. Here ly[es th]e body | of M" El[izabeth 
WillJiams I wife to M' [Abjraham | Williams dec** 
Jan^'' I ; 13"' [17] 2^9 I in the 20'' Year | of her 

[age] 

[^Stone broken as indicated by the brackets.] 
[She was a daughter of the Rev. Robert Breck,] 



l68 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Scroll.^ 

603. In Memory of | M". Elifabeth Williams | 
Wife of I Col. Abraham Williams, | who died Aug' y 
9"" 1775, I in y 71*^ Year of her Age. 

Footstone: M" Elilabeth | Williams 1775 

[J Scro//.] 

604. In Memory of I Elifabeth Williams | Daugh'. 
of M'. Will-": I &M" Betty Williams, | who died Od'. 
1 2"" I 1777 in y 12^^ Year | of her Age. 

Footstone: Elifabeth | Williams. 

[Death's Head.'] 

605. Ephraim Williams | Son of Col. Abraham 
I Williams & M" Elifabeth | Williams Deceafed | 

November the i. ad. | 1756 Aged 12 Years | 11 
Months & 7 Days. 

Footstone; Ephraim W""' 

[Urn and Willow Tree."] 

606. Inscribed | to the memory of | Henry 
Williams Esq. | who died | Oct. 30, 1834, | In his 
43'" year. 

The king of terrors hurl'd his dart 

Swift to its mark it flew ; 

It pierc'd a gen' reus, virtuous heart, 

That vice nor folly knew. 

Rest to thy gentle spirit, rest ! 

The violet decks thy sod ; 

No more by human ills opress'd, 

Thy soul be with its God. 

Footstone: H. W. 

[DeatPs Head.'] 

607. Lucy Williams | Daughter of Col. | Abra- 
ham Williams | & M" Elizabeth | Williams who De- 
parted I this Life Sept. 18'* 1755. | Aged 8 Years & 
6 Months 

Footstone: Lucy Willis 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 169 

{Death's Head.'\ 

608. Paul Williams | Son to Corn'. | Abraham 
& M" I Eliz^ Williams | aged 10 months | Dec'* July 

y 29 I 1745 
Footstone: P. W. 

\_Death*s Head.'] 

609. Here Lyes y Body | of M". Prudence | 
Williams wife to M' | Abraham Williams | Dec"*. 
Jan'^ y 16 I 1724 in y 35*'' | Year of her age 

Footstone: M" Prudence | Williams 

[She was a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Howe.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

610. In memory of j Miss | Rebecca Williams 

I who died | April 10, 1835, I ^^- 5^- 
Footstone: R. W. 

\_A Tree.] 

611. Stephen Williams | died | Sept. 15, 1848; 
I JE. 79 y'rs 

Footstone: J. T. (evidently from another grave.) 
[Death's Head.] 

612. William Williams | Son to M'. Abra*". | 
& M". Eliz"" Williams | aged 7 weeks & | i day dec''. 
Oct. I ; 11"' 173 1 

[J Scroll.] 

613. In Memory of | M'. William Wil- | liams 
who died | Auguft y i'^ 1775. | in y 35"" Year of | his 
Age. 

Footstone: M'' | William | Williams | 1775 
22 



170 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

man, 

[ Urn a7id Willow Tree. ] 

614. This humble stone | marks the spot where | 
rest the remains of I Catharina, | wife of | Silas Witt, 
who I died Oct. 4, 18 16, | N.t. 47. 

So man lieth down and I riseth not till the heavens | be no more. Job xiv. 12. 
Erected by Catharine Witt. 

Footstone: [A Tree] C. Witt. 
[Her maiden name was Dexter.] 

\lJrn and Willow Trees.~\ 

615. In Memory of | Mr. Daniel Witt, | who 
died I January i'^ 1800 | Aged 32 years. 

No time we have but that is lent, 
And duft we are when that is i'pent. 

Footstone: 4- | Mr. Daniel Witt. 

\_Jn UrTi.~\ 

616. In Memory of | Mrs. Eliz'^ Witt | wife of 
I Mr. Jofiah Witt, | who died | Nov'. 5"" 1793. | 

Aged Gi years. 

Footstone: + | Mrs. Eliz*. Witt. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

617. In memory of | Ellin, | Son of Mr. Eben- 
ezer | and Mrs. Adeline Witt, | who died | March 7, 
1825 ; I iEt. 5 mo 

Farewell sweet babe we part in pain, 
We only part to meet again. 

Footstone: E. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

6x8. In Memory of | Mr. Josiah Witt | Who 
died I March aa, 1803. | N.t. 79. 

Footstone: -(- | J. W. 

\_Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees. '\ 

619-620. Mrs. Lucy, | wife of | Mr. Samuel Witt, 

I died I July 7, 1847, I ^t. 88. (See next page) 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I7I 

Mr. Samuel Witt | died | May 30, 1847, I ^^' 
84. 

I am the resurrection and the life. 

Footstone: S. W. L. W. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

621. In memory of | Miss | Mary Witt, | who 
died I April 2, 1831, | R. 72. 
Footstone: M. W. 

\^Deat¥7Head.'\ 

611. In memory of | Captain Samuel Witt, | 
who died Sept. 23 1791 | iEtatis 74. 

Vain Man, thy fond purfuit forbear, 

Repent, your end is nigh ; 
Death at the fartheft can't be far, 

Oh ! think before you die. 

Footstone: Captain I Samuel Witt 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

623. Erected | in memory of | Mr. Silas Witt, 
I who died | May 26, ad. 18 12, | IE\ 59 years. 

He liv'd to die, yet dead he lives. 
While his blest memory furvives ; 
A tender Huiband, real friend. 
He practif 'd virtue to the end. 

Footstone: >|^ | Mr. | Silas Witt. 

\_Deat¥7'Head.'] 

624. In memory of | Mrs. Sufanna Witt | Relid: 
of Mr. Samuel Witt, | who died Dec'. 18-1794. | 
Aged 90 years. 

The fweet remembrance of the ^uft 
Shall flourilh when they fleep in Duft. 

Footstone: M^' | Sufanna Witt 

[Death's Head.] 

625. Aron, Son of M'. Peter | Wood & M". 
Sibelah | his wife; he died Apr' 27. | 1769 aged 3 
years, | 4 months & 9 days. 

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172 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

My days ware few, & I but small, 
I did my work, now CHRIST is all. 

Footstone: Aaron | Wood 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

616. Erected | In memory of | Franklin, | Son 
of Capt. Jedediah & | Mrs. Betsy Wood, | who died 

I Sept. 13, 1824: I ^t. 2 mo. & 13 dys. 

How calm are thy slumbers | thou sweet little stranger. 

Unmindful of sorrow | regardless of danger. 

Thy mild spirit left thee as pure | as it found thee 

Ere the cold cares of life spread | their darkness around thee. 

Footstone: F. W. 

[To'i? Trees.'] 

617. Maria Louisa dau'. | of Lieut Jedediah & 
I Mrs. Betsy Wood, | v/ho died | July 13, 18 13. | 

JEt. 3 years 4 month' 

Happy infant early blest 
And in peaceful slumbers rest. 

Footstone: M. L. W. 

^Double Stone with Urns and Willow Trees."] 

628-629. Peter Wood | Esq. | died March 5, | 
1820, N.t. 79. 

Impartial judge of all the world 
I trust my cause to thee, 
According to my righteousness 
So let my sentence be. 

Mrs. SiBBEL, I wife of | Peter Wood Esq. | 1822, 
m.t. 82. 

Swift I ascend the heavenly place. 
And hasten to my home ; 
I hope to meet thy kind embrace, 
I come, O Lord, I come. 

Footstone: S. W. P. W. 

{Death's Head.] 

630. In memory of | Mr. Alpheus Woods | who 
died October 25"" | 1794 i^tatis 67. 

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SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. I73 

Farewell vain man ! I've liad enough of thee ; 
And now I'm carelefs what thou say'ft of me. 
What fault thou'ft feen in me, take care to Hiun, 
There's work within thyfelf which (hould be done : 
Thy Imiles I court not, nor thy frowns do fear, 
My cares are part, my head lies quiet here. 

Footstone: M' | Alpheus Woods 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

631. Coll" Benjamin | Woods [Died 1740?] 

\^Death's Head.'] 

632. Here lyes Buried | y Body of M". Dorothy 
Woods, | Wife to M'. James | Woods; Who died | 
Nov. lo"", 1734, in y I 37"' Year of her Age 

Footstone; M" Dorothy | Woods 

\_A Scroll.] 

622)' Elisabeth Wood' | Daughter of M'. | 
Alpheus Woods & | M^= Millifcent his | Wife fhe 
died March | ' 9"" 1769 Aged 9 Years 

Footstone: E. W. 

{^Death's Head.] 

634. Here lies y Body of | M" Hepzibah Wood' 
Wife of Deac" James | Woods who died | Decemb'. y 
31 1768 I in y 67"' Year | of her age. 

Footstone: [A Leaf] M" Hepzibah | Wood. 

Reader Remember Death 

{Death's Head.] 

635. In Memory of | Deacon | James Woods | 
who departed this | life April y 10''', | a d 1772; | 
iEtatis 77. 

Pafling with Melancholy ftate, 

By all thefe folemn heaps of fate, 

O think ! as foft and lad You tread, 

Above the Venerable Dead : 

Time was like You, we life pofleff'd, 

And time Ihall be when You (hall Reft. 

Footstone: [A Scroll] Deacon | James Woods | 1772. 



174 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Reader ! Remember Death. 

6^6. Meliscent Woods | died April ly"", 1781. 
Aged 51 Years. | She was Wife to | Alpheus Woods; 
I And Excelled in Virtue and Piety. 

Now I am wrapped in Everlafting Sleep, 
You neither hear me Sigh, nor (ee me Weep. 

Footstone: Meliscent | Woods 1781 

[She was a daughter of Jonathan and Sarah Howe.] 

[ Urn a7id Willow Tree. ] 

637. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. Sarah, | 
Widow of I Mr. Alpheus Woods, | who died | Feb. 
18, 1825 : I iEt. 90. 

Footstone: S. W. 

[Her maiden name was Bent.] 

{^Death's Head.'l 

638. Timothy Woods | the Son of Coll°. | Ben- 
jamin & M". I Elizabeth Woods | died March 11"^, 

I 1740 I aged 17 months 

[This stone is broken.] 

639-640. Mary D. | Died June 12, 1854, | N.. 
9 mos. 

Anna | Died Mar. 16, 1866, | N.. 8 mos. 
Children of | M. W. & C. H. Woodward. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

641. In memory of | Mr. Moses | Woodward, 
I who died | Sept. 8, 1835; | vEt. 64. 

Fond memory, like a mocking bird. 
Within the widowed heart is heard 
Repeating every touching tone 
of voices, that from earth have gone. 

Footstone: M. W. J. (misplaced). 

[See No. 322.] 



SPRING HILL BURYING GROUND. 



^75 



642. S. T. I 1693. 

643. W. T. I 1706. 

[The above may have been members of the Temple family.] 

644. 1 69 1 I Here * lyeth * the | [ ] | 
Sci [ ] CO [ ] ^^ I aged I 29. 

[This stone much defaced. It stands near graves of the Williams 
family.] 

645. Iu[ ] 6 I Ia[ ]s. I D 

646. [ ] who died | Noum [ ] | the 16 
I 1756 I wih I bloo I dy | flue. 

[Between Wilkins and Rice gravestones. Stone broken.! 




DESCRIPTION AND PLAN OF THE SPRING HILL 
BURYING GROUND in 1737. 

From Marlborough Town Records. 



Here is Recorded marlborough ould burring- feeld may 23-1737 
y' Suruay of the Buring field in marlborough viz y' ould Burring field 
and I find four acres & 46 Rods & bounded as followeth and all parties 
Concarned being Present and begun att y^ Draw Barss and runs north- 
erly with Cap* Thomas Amsdens Land i 5 Rods to a heap of Stons : 
then angling a little & Runs i 8 Rod to a heap of Stons then Runs east- 
erly : by the Land of Thomas How : angling by mark trees & Staks 20 
Rod to a heap of Stons, then 20 Rod to a heap of Stons then angles a 
Little and Runs Six Rods & half by S'* How & part by the Land of 
James Brown: then Runs Southerly angling by a highway & y^ Land 
belonging to the Heirs of mr William Thomas to where it begun. 

Suruayed by James Keys 

may y^ 23 1737 the Return of this on the other side being four 
acres & 46 Rods Is the most Easterly Buring Place in marlborough 
Called the ould Buring Place : was made the Day of the Date aboue 
s"* and was accepted Attest William Ward moderator 

and Entered : here may y"= 24-1737 by 

Abraham Williams Clerk 

(Burial place in W. laid out Nov. 7, 1729.) 




Mmidicn) 



Brigham Cemetery 



[Inscription at the entrance of the Brigham Cemetery :] 

v> THIS LAND • 

Was given to the 

Unitarian Society in 1808 

by 
EPHRAIM BRIGHAM, Esq. 

In 1882 a fund of $1,000. was established 
by Mrs. Abbie A. Bigelow of Worcester 
and others to be known as the 
GIBBON FUND, 
to be held in Trust by said Society and the 
income of which is to be devoted to its care 
and embellishment for future generations. 

LET ACTIONS IN KEEPING WITH THE PLACE BE 
ALWAYS OBSERVED BY THOSE WHO FREQUENT 
ITS GROUNDS. 



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I'HOrO. BV F. P. KICK. NOV. «t. 11 



Brigham Cemetery 

Looking East 





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Brigham Cemetery. 



\_Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

I. In memory of | Mrs. Elmira | wife of Mr. | 
Willard Arnold, | who died | March 22, 1838: | ^t. 

43- 

Receive O Earth ! her faded form, 

In thy cold bosom let it lie ; , 

Safe let it rest from every storm, 

Soon must it rise no more to die. 

Footstone: E. A. 

[Her maiden name was Johnson.] 

[ Urns and Willow Trees. ] 
1. In Memory of | Polly, wife of | William 

Arnold, | She died Oct. 6, 1795, | I^t. 32. 

Behold ! And see as you pass by ; 
As you are now, so once was I ; 
As I am now, so you must be, 
Prepare for death and follow me. 
[Sculptor's mark :] Engraved by Saml. Killburn, at Sterling. 

Footstone: [A Tree] P. A, 
THer maiden name was Rice.] 



I 82 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 

3. In Memory of | Relief, wife of | William 
Arnold, | She died Nov. 15, 181 1, | lEt, 38. 

" Great God ! is this our certain doom 
And are we still secure ! 
Still walking downwards to the tomb, 
And yet prepare no more ! 

Footstone: [A Tree] R. A. 

[Her maiden name was Rice. Probably a sister of No. 2. J 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

4. In Memory of | Steph^ H. Arnold, | Son of 
W". & Polly I Arnold who | Departed this life | Feb. 
23, 1815, I Mt. 11. 

Life is a span a fleeting hour, 
How soon the vapour flies ; 
Man is a tender trancient flower, 
That in the blooming dies. 

Footstone: [A Tree] S. H. A. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.~\ 

5. Susannah, | wife of | William Arnold, | Died 
I May 7, 1845, I ^t. 74. 

Yes she has gone forever gone. 
And left a clay cold corse behind. 
To number with the silent dead, 
A partner dear a mother kind. 

Footstone: S. A. 

[A daughter of Silas and Elizabeth (Bragg) Gates.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree."] 

6. Erected | In memory of | Mr. | William 
Arnold, | who died | Oct. 12, 1828, | ^Et. 6^. 

Suden he was called to go. 
And bid adieu to all below ; 
Sudden the vital spirit fled. 



And he was numbered with the dead. 



Footstone: W. A. 



[ Urn and Willow Trees. ] 

7. WiLLARD Arnold | Died | July 3, 1873, | ]E. 

82. 

Footstone: W. A. 



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BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 83 



[Ur» and Willow Tree.] 

8. Mrs. Polly Barber, | wife of | Mr. William 
Barber, | died September, | 18, 18 15, | i^t. 33 yrs. & 

I 10 mo. 

Footstone: [A Tree] W. B. (Probably belonged to William Bar- 
ber, whose headstone is missing. Mrs. Barber was Polly Manson.) 

3Sarncs. 

9. In memory of | Catharine Barnes | who died 
Sept. 24, 1845, I Aged 78. 

Footstone: C. B. 

10. Edward Barnes, | Son of Col. Edward 
Barnes. | Died | Jan. 24, 1851 | JE, 72. 

11. Jabez Barnes, | Son of Edward & Lucy 
Barnes, | Died | Sept. 5, 1848, | JE. 29. 

12. Lucy Barnes, | Wife of Edward Barnes, | 
Died I Mar. 27, 1875, | JE. 88. 

[She was a daughter of Jotham and Lucy (Thompson) Brigham.] 

Mtnmtt. 

13. Mary J. | wife of S. W. Bennett. | Died | 
Nov. 26, 1 86 1, I ^t. 24 y'rs. 

[Sculptor's mark :] H. M. Dresser, Lowell. 

Footstone: M. J. B. 

[ t/r;/ and Willow Tree.'] 

14. In I Memory of | Mr. Abijah Berry | who 
died I Jan. 30, 1818, | FEt. 79. 

Footstone: -f | A. B. 

15. In memory of I Harriet, | Daughter of Ivory 
& I Susannah Bigelow, | who died | June 12, 1833, 
Nx. 13 yrs. 

Footstone: H. B. 



184 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

16. In memory of | Mr. Ivory Bigelow, | who 
died I Jan. 4, 1847, I ■^^' ^^ Y^^- H days. 

He died in Jesus and is blest, 
How sweet his slumbers are j 
From suffering and from sin released, 
And freed from every snare. 

Footstone: I. B. 

17. Susanna | wife of | Ivory Bigelow. | Died | 
June 15, 1873 ; I ^. 85 y's, 6 m's. 

Footstone: S. B. 

[She was a daughter of Gershom and Susanna (Howe) Rice.] 

[Bigelow Monument, Front :] 

18. Walter B. Bigelow ] died | March 30, 1872, 
I aged 41 yrs. 

Asleep in Jesus. 

On Base : BIGELOW 

[South Side :] 

19. Ralph O. | died | June 3, 1869, | aged 10 
mos. 

Suffer little children to come unto me. 
[East Side :] 

20. Laurence G. Bigelow | Nov. 23, 1866, | 
Nov. 4, 1905. 

[On small stones in this lot :] 

Father Babes 

21-22. Joseph Boyd | died Mar. 28, 1892,-^. 81. 
Mary E. | wife of Joseph Boyd, | died Sept. 2, 
1864, M. 49. 

Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep ! 

From which none ever wake to weep. 

On small stones: Father Mother 

[The maiden name of Mrs. Boyd was Bridge.] 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 85 

23-24. Capt. I Aaron Brigham, | died Mar. 23, 
1 83 1, I aged 68 y'rs. 

Betsey R. | his wife | died May 4, 1858, | aged 92 
y'rs. 

[Sculptor's mark :] M. Shine, Marlboro. 

Footstone: A, B. B. B. 

[Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Col. Edward Barnes.] 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

25-26. B^^Abner BRiGHAMj'^^a I Son of Ithamar, 
son of Thomas, | Son of Nathan. | died Nov. 4, 1828, 
I JEt. 60. 

fi@°"DoRATHY,"®a I his wife, | & dau. of Peter 
Wood Esq. I died July 5, 1854, | ^t. 87. 

God is not unrighteous to forget your works. 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

27-28. Alden Brigham, | Passed to Spirit Life 
I Nov. 25, 1877, I ^* 70 ys- ^ "^os. 13 ds. 
Laura A. | Wife of | Alden Brigham | Entered 
into rest | July 8, 1897, I ^- ^4 Y^^- ^ nios. 18 ds. 

[A daughter of Caleb and Martha (Brigham) Brigham.] 
[ t/r« an J JVillow T'ree.'\ 

29. Anna Brigham, | relict of | Dr. Daniel Brig- 
ham, I died April 9, 1850, | aged 84 years. 

But O ! a brighter home then ours 
In Heaven is now thine own. 

lA Rose Tree.'\ 
30-32. Ashbel S. Brigham | died July 13, 1839, 
I M. 67 y'rs. 
Persis I his wife died | June 7, 1829, | iE. 55 yrs. 

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l86 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Nahum I their son died ] Dec. 3, 1808 JE. 3 y'rs. 
5 mo's. & 14 d's. 

We shall meet again. 

[Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of Elijah and Ruth (Taylor) Brig- 
ham, of Southborough.] 

22' Austin Brigham | Son of Abner & | Dorothy 
Brigham, | Born Mar. 12, 1807 | Died Jan. 16, 1829. 

Sleep, brother, sleep ; 
Sweet is thy rest : 
Faith, fervent, deep, 
Hath made it blest. 
[Sculptor's mark:] J. O'Connor. 

34-35. Caleb Brigham, | died | Aug. 17, 1842, 
I Aged 64 y'rs. 
Also his wife | Martha | died | April 21, i860, | 
JE. jS yrs. 

[Sculptor's mark :] H. W. Dresser, Lowell. 

Footstone: C. B. M. B. 

[Mrs. Brigham was a daughter of William Brigham.] 

Father 

36. Curtis Brigham | died | Sept. 20, 1884, | 
JE. 83 ys. 6 ms. 

At Rest. 
[ Ur» and Willow Tree. ] 

37. In memory of | Doc. Daniel | Brigham, | 
who died | June 12, 1837, | Rt. 77. 

Here all is rest and sweet repose. 
Here all my sorrows cease. 

Footstone: D, B. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[Brigham Monument, North Face :] 

38-41. Erected by | Lucius Brigham | in memory 
of [ Col. I Ephraim & Mary H. | Brigham & their 
dau. I Mary & son Chas. C. | 1887. 
BRIGHAM 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 187 

[Brigham Monument, West Face :] 

42-43. Cap' W'^. Brigham, | & Lydia, | his wife 
I died 1793. 

[A Revolutionary marker stands here.] 

[Mrs. Brigham was Lydia Chamberlain of Westborough.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

44-46. In memory of three children | of Mr. Caleb 
Jun'. & I Mrs. Martha Brigham, 

Laura Ann died Mar. 7, 18 19, | ^^^t. 3 yr'. 8 mo. 
Austin P. died Sep. 15, 18 19, | N.t:''^x\ 6 mo. 
Sophia died Sep. 16, 1819, | Nx. 16 mo. 
Footstone: + | L. A. B. | A. P. B. | S. B. 

{Vrn and Willow Tree.'] 

47. In memory of | Harriot B., wife of | Maj. 
Merrick Phelps, | afterwards married | Paul Brigham, 

I died Jan. 11, 1892, | R,t. 90. 

[She was. a daughter of Col. Ephraim Brigham.] 

48. Mary, | Wife of | Barnabas Brigham. | Died 
Aug. 4, 1839, I ^t. 42. 

Thy memory, thou lov'd one, 
How sacred, how dear ; 
Thy virtues shall live, 
Though thy dust slumbers here. 
[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

\^A Sheaf of Wheat.] 
Mother 

49. Mary Ann wife of | Curtis Brigham, | Died 
Apr. 9, 1885, I iE. 79 ys. 6 ms. 

Gone home to meet the loved ones gone before. 

[y/ Rose Tree.] 
Sister 

50. Mary J. Brigham | Died | July 27, 1884, I 
2E. 50 ys. 8 ms. 

Absent but not forgotten. 



l88 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

51. Mary Rice. | Wife of | Barnabas Brigham, 
I Died I Sept. 5, 1882, | ^t. 80 y'rs. 8 mo's. 

" And as we have borne the image | of the earthy, we shall also bear the | 
image of the heavenly." 
[Sculptors' mark :] Andrews & Wheeler, Lowell. 
[A daughter of Eber and Sarah (Barnes) Rice. J 

[_Ur;! and Willow Trees. '\ 

52. In Memory of | Mrs. Sarah Brigham, | 
wife of I Mr. Uriah Brigham, | who died | Jan. 31, 

1815. 

Footstone: S. B. 

[Her maiden name was Gott.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

53. In memory of | Sophia A. | Daughter of Mr. 
Caleb & I Mrs. Martha Brigham, | who died | March 

Dear Parents grieve no more for me 

My Parents grieve no more. 

Believe that I am happier far 

Than ever with you before : 

I've left a world where woe and sin 

Swell onward as a river ; 

And gain'd a world where I shall rest 

In peace and joy forever. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

54. In Memory of | Mr. Uriah Brigham, | who 
died I Oct. 22, 1782, | ^t. c^c^. 

Footstone: >Jc | U. B. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

55-56. WiLLARD Brigham | died | Feb. 7, 1843, 
I ^t. 68. 
Abigail, | his wife died | Feb. 10, 1843, | Rt. 71. 
Footstone: W. B. A. B. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I 89 

57. William F. Brigham, | Co. B. 45 Reg. m.v. 
M. I Died I July 18, 1863, | Aged 34 yrs. 

We have loved him on earth, 
May we meet him in heaven. 

[This grave has a U. S. shield with name on the reverse. J 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. J 

58. In I Memory of j Mrs. Laura Ann, | wife 
of I Mr. William Brown | who died | July i, 1822; 

I Nx. 18 years. 

The blooming rose smiles with the morning sun, 
Just then looks gay soon withers and is gone j 
As pleatant flowers go swiftly to decay, 
Our troubled life with sorrow flees away. 

Footstone: L. A. B. 

[Her maiden name was Howe. J 

[ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 

59. Sacred | to | The Memory of | Samuel 
Brown j He died Sept'. 27, | 18 17 i^t. 54. 

The sweet remembrance of the Just, 
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. 

Footstone: A. R. (evidently from some other grave.) 

[^ Tree.1 

60. In memory of | Mr. Samuel Brown, | Jr. | 

who died | In Boston | Feb. 6, 1828, | F£x. i^';^. 

The day is far spent, the evening is nigh, 
When we must lay down the body and die. 
Great God, we surrender our dust to thy care ; 
But, oh : for the summons our spirits prepare, 

Footstone: S. B. 

61. Mary C. Wife of | Maynard B. Clapp | died 
Dec. 18, 1841 ; I aged 23 years. 

[Sculptor's mnrk:] B. H. Kinney, Market St., Worcester. 

Footstone: M. C. C. 

[Her name before marriage was Rice. J 



IQO MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

62. Zeruiah Hall | Crosby, | Born Sept. 15, 
1802, I Died June 11, 1883. 

62' Isabella, | wife of | Silas B. Dalrymple, | 
formerly wife of | Jonathan Howe, | died | Mar. 17, 
1859, I iEt. 46 yrs. 

[Front:] 

My Wife 

[Reverse :] 

64. Sarah E. | wife of | Edward Dove, | died 
Feb. 17, 1879, I JE. 34 yrs. 11 mos. | & 5 d's. 

Bunton. 

[ Ur»j a?id Willow Tree. ] 

Gc^—66. In memory of 1 Children | of Capt. 
Thomas and | Mrs. Catharine Dunton. 

Mary R. | died Dec. 3, 1821, | Aged 6 ms. 

Abraham D. | died Oct. 29, 1835, | Aged i yr. & 
8 ms. 

Cease Thy regrets, fond Parents cease, 
Thy Infants dwell in joy and peace, 
They are free from care, grief or pain. 
To them thy loss is perfect gain. 

Footstone: M. R. D. | A. D. D. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

67. To the memory of | Bent Fay, | Born May 
24, 1798; I Died July 24, 183 i. 

In childhood and in early youth he knew. 

The light of life, the light of reason too ; 

But just as manhood was unfolding fair. 

His reason fled, and left him to despair. 

Reader, 'twas sad ; yet such may be thy fate ; 

Then reason justly, ere it be too late : 

Discharge all duty in thy present sphere. 

For there's no work, device, nor knowledge here. 

Footstone: B. F. 




PHOTO. liV F. P. KICK. X<, 



Type of Slati-: Stones Erected After 1825 

(Brigham Cemetery) 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I9I 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

68. In memory of I Hephsibah, | Wife of | Josiah 
Fay, I who died | Aug. 19, 1853, | Rt. 86. 

The law commands and makes us know 
What duty to our God we owe, 
But 'tis the gospel must reveal, 
Where lies our strength to do his will. 

Footstone: H. F. 

[Her maiden name was Collins.] 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.'\ 

69. Memorial of | Josiah Fay, | Born June 10, 
1758; I Died Feb. 18, 1845. 

Make no mourning for the dead ; for | they shall hear the voice of the Son 
of I man and come forth. 

Footstone: J. F. 

JFelton. 

\lJrn and Willow Trees. '\ 

70. In memory of | Mrs. | Betsy, | wife of | 
Mr. George Felton, j who died | Dec. 11, 1828, | 
^t. 34. 

Farewell my Child and partner dear, 
No earthly ties can hold me hear : 
The Soverign calls I must obey. 
And fly from earth and friends away. 

Footstone: B. F. 
' [She was Betsy Hunting of Hubbardston.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

71. In I memory of | Mr. | Joel Felton, | who 
died I Jan. a, 1829, | N.t, 66. 

His head is bow,d beneath the storm. 
The grave conceales his peaceful form 
Faded in death now pale he lies 
And fills the mourners hearts with sighs. 
Footstone: J. F. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.'j 

72. In memory of | Mr. | Levi Felton | who 
died I Oct. 21, 1829, | 7Fa. ^o. 

My flesh shall slumber in the ground 
Till the last trumpets joyful sound. 

Footstone: L. F. [Son of Joel. Died at Westford, Mass.] 



192 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

\_Willow Tree and Obelisk. ~\ 

73. In memory of | Susannah, | wife of | Joel 
Felton, I died | Oct. 16, 1841 ; | R, 75 years. 

Thou art gone to the grave ; we no longer behold thee, 
But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee. 

Footstone: S. F. 

[She was a daughter of Samuel and Submit (Graves) Hunt of Sud- 
bury.] 

[ IJrn and Willotu Tree. ] 

74. In memory of | Mr. William [ Orison 
Felton. | who died | April 22, 1833, | Nx. 10. 

So let it be — for ne'er on earth 
Should man his home prepare ; 
The spirit feels its heavenly birth 
And spurns at mortal care. 

Footstone: W. O. F. 

[ t/r/? and Willow Tree.~^ 

75. A memento of | Col. Abraham Gates, | who 
died I July 22, 1829: | N.t. 44. 

Integrity and Uprightness, | Honor and Generosity, | Were | With 
kind Affections | And public spirit, | in him combined: 

Other's a better world on high ; 

Hope on thou pious breast j 
Faint not, thou traveller ! on the sky 

Thy weary feet shall rest. 

76. A memento of | Mrs. Catharine Gates, | 
Relict of Mr. Silas Gates, | who died | November 27, 
A. D. 1836; I Rt. 76 years. 

As a parent and sister she was | revered and loved. As a neighbor 
I she was kind and benevolent | And by all who knew her, her | 
memory will ever be fondly | cherished. 

" Thus she moved from stage to stage, 
Smiles of earth and heaven attending ; 
Softly sinking down in age, 
And through death to God ascending. 

Footstone: C. G. 

[She was a daughter of George and Molly Williams.] 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I93 

\_Urn and Willovi Trfe.~\ 

77. Mrs. I Elizabeth, | wife of | Capt. William 
Gates, I Died | April 2, 1842, | lEt. 78. 

The sweet remembrance of the just 
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust 

F'ootstone: E. G. 

[Her maiden name was Howe.] 

\_A Rose Tree.'} 

78. George W. | son of Abraham & | Elizabeth 

Gates, I Died | Jan. 29, 18 13, | JEt. 3 w'ks. 

Of such is the kingdom of Heaven. 

79. Sally | Wife of | William D. Gates, | Died 
I Feb. 4, 1885 ; | ^^t. 72. 

£Her maiden name was Newton.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

80. A memento of | Mr. Silas Gates, | who died 
I Dec. 24, 1828 : I iEt. 70. 

Active, enterprising, and useful, | He served his country and the 
public ; I And | By his dying benefactions, | Reared a monument to 
his memory | More lasting than sculptured marble ! 

O may the grave become to us 

The bed of peaceful rest ; 
Whence we shall gladly rise at length, 

And mingle with the blest. 

Footstone: S. G. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

\_Broken Stone.} 

81. [ ]ory of I Williams Gates | [ ] of 
Mr. Abraham & | [ ] Elizabeth Gates | who died 

I Jan. 29, 1 8 13, I M. 3 weeks. 

[ ] spread like winter, frozen 
[ ]eauty smiles no more 

[ ] now are fled those rising 

[ ] eas'd our eyes before. 

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194 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

8-2. William | Gates, | died | June ii, 1848, | 
iEt. 86. 

Footstone: W. G. 

FA Revolutionary marker stands here.] 

83. William D. Gates, | Died | June 28, 1853; 
I ^t. 45- 

" Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord." 
[Sculptor's mark:] J. O'C. 

84. George C. Gay | died Oct. 26, 1844, | aged 
1\ years. 

Farewell dear George, forever now 

Our fondest hopes have fled, 
And lonely looks the world, for thou 

Art sleeping with the dead. 
When all of life was fair and bright, 

Thy spirit passed away, 
Like flowers that bloom in morning light. 

And droop with parting day. L. B. R. 

85. Lowell H. | Son of Edward A. | and | 
Harriett A. F. Gay, | died May 23, 1842, | aged i 
year. 

Weep not for him, — he was too pure 

For such a world as this ; 
No breath of guilt had dared to mar 

His spirit's holiness. 

86. John Gibbon | died | June 21, 1888, | aged 
79 yrs. 

[Gibbon Monument, Front :] 
(& 

87-88. William Gibbon | i 807-1 890 
Eunice Wilson his wife | 1 808-1 890 

[Gibbon Monument, East Face:] 

89-91. Children | Elizabeth J. | 1 839-1 858 | 
Charlotte E. | i 844-1 865 | John | i 851-1900 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I95 

92. Serena E. | daughter of | L. H. and S. R. 

Russell I I 846-1 905. 

[ L'r/; and Willow Tree.'\ 

93-94. Mr. I James Gleason, | died | July 3, 
1841, I Mt. 81. 

Mrs. Anna, | his wife died | Sept. 6, 1836, | lEt. 

76- 

Farewell dear friends and children too, 
For Christ has called us home ; 
In a short time he'll call for you, 
Prepare your selves to come. 

Footstone: J. G. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[The maiden name of Mrs, Gleason was Phelps.] 

95—100. Record of | Josiah Gleason's Family. 
JosiAH Gleason, | died June 1, 1827, | M. 1,6. 
Almira, I his wife died Dec. 5, 1874, | IE. 71. 
Lucy A. Gleason, | wife of Alvin Howe, | died 
July 17, 1844, M. 19. 

J. Josiah Gleason, | died May 12, 1864, | M. 37. 
Maryetta W. I his wife died Dec. 29, 1859, | IE. 

34. 

Wallace W. | Son of J. J. & M. W. Gleason, | 

died July 4, 1856, | M. i yr. 

[Marker : U. S. shield and name, J. Josiah Gleason.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

loi. In I memory of | Miss Lucy Gleason, | 
Daug': of Mr. James & | Mrs. Anna Gleason, | who 

died I Sept. 5, 1819; | Nx. 20. 
Footstone: L. G. 



196 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[J Tree.'] 

102. RuFUS H. Gleason | Son of Mr. Francis & 
I Mrs. Persis Gleason | he died Jan. i, 18 12 | JEt. i 

year 7 months. 

Farewell dear Child we part in pain, 
We only part to meet again. 

Footstone: >|< | R. G. 

[ f/r» and Willozv Tree.] 

103. In Memory of | Mr. Paul Hall, | who 
died I May 18, 1816, | lEt. 81. 

Footstone: [A Tree] | P. H. 

J^ammontr. 

104—105. Sophia, | wife of | Samuel Hammond, 
I died I March 31, 1848; | aged 28 yrs. 
Also I Her Infant Son, | aged 2 weeks. 

Footstone: S. H. 

106. Adaline G. I daut. of | William F. & | 
Elizabeth Holyoke ] died [remainder illegible.] 

107. Angeline, I Wife of | Edward Holyoke, | 
died I May 10, 1853, | Aged 37. 

*' Blessed are the dead who die | in the Lord." 
[Sculptor's mark :] Geo. Keep, Springfield. 

[^ Rose Tree.] 

108. Adeline C. | wife of | Edward Holyoke, | 
died Feb. 17, 1862, | aged 23 years. 

Rest sleeping dust, in silence rest, 
In the cold grave that Jesus blest ; 
In faith and hope we lay thee there, 
Safe in our heavenly Father's care. 

Footstone: A. C, H. 

[Sculptor's mark. ;] M. Shine. 

109. Edward Holyoke | Born Oct. 22, 1808 | 
Died Feb. 11, 1895 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I97 

[On face of stone :] 

MOTHER 

[Reverse :] 

1 10. Elizabeth Holyoke Perry | died | Sept. 

9, 1897, I ^t. 78 yrs. 

[t/rw and Willow Tree.~^ 

1 1 i-i 13. In memory of | Mr. Elizur Holyoke, 

I who died | Sept. 4, 1794, | I^t. ^^. 
Mrs. Sarah, | Wife of Mr. Elizur Holyoke, | died 
Apr. 14, 1830, I iEt. 77. 

[She was a daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Gates.] 

Also Martin, | their son died | Feb. 8, 1796. 

A Father, Mother, a Brother dear, 

Have passed from earth and friends away ; 

Our earthly joys, our friends however near 
Are mortal and must soon decay. 

Footstone: E. H. | S. H. | M. H. 
[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

114-115. Martha E. Holyoke, | died | May 3, 
1850, I aged II yrs. i mo. 

Oscar Holyoke, | died May 24, 1850, | aged 9 
yrs. 7 mo. 

Suffer little children to come unto me | and forbid them not, for of sucli is the 
I kingdom of heaven. 

[ Ur» a?id Willow Tree. ] 

116. In memory of | Miss | Mary Holyoke, | 
who died | Aug. 17, 1834, | Rt, c^^. 

Great God I own thy sentence just 
And nature must decay ; 
I yield my body to the dust, 
[Last line illegible.] 

117. Rebekah Holyoke, | Born July 15, 1783, 

I Died Feb. 2, 1875, I ^^- 9^ 7^^- ^ "^°^- 

REST. 



198 



MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 



[J Tree.'] 

118. In memory of | Sarah Elizabeth, | daugh- 
ter of I Mr. William and | Mrs. Rebekah Holyoke, 

I who died | Sept. 29, 1824, | ^t. 2 years. 

Little prattling playful girl, 

Why didst thou make so short a stay, 

To steal our hearts and then away ! 

Footstone: S. E. H. 

[_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

119. In memory of | Mifs Sarah ELizABETh | 
Daughter of | Mr. Jacob and Lydia | Holyoke | who 
died Sept. 2, | 1828, Rt. 15 Months. 

Little playful prattling girl 

Why didst thou make so short a stay 

To steal our hearts and then away. 

Footstone: S. E. H. 

[^ Wreath.] 

Parted below | united above. 

120. Capt. Wm. Holyoke, | died | Mar. 24, 1858, 
I ^g^<i 79 y'^s- 

He is where the weary rest, 

From toil and care and pain, 
No sickness or destroying death 

Shall trouble him again. 

[On face of stone :] 

FATHER 

[Reverse :] 

121. William F. Holyoke, | died | Feb. 13, 
1878, I i^t. 72 yrs. 

\JJrn and Willow Tree.] 

122. In I memory of | Benjamin How Jr. Son | 
of Mr. Benjamin | & Mrs. Abig How he | died July 
17, 1814, I Rt. 21. 

Like roses cropt before their bloom 
He's carried to the silent tomb. 
Where Genius, Learning, worth and parts 
Are screened from adverse fortune's Darts. 

Footstone:" B. H. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. I99 

[^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

123. In memory of | Mrs. Catharine, | wife of 
I Mr. Eleazer Howe, | Born Oct. 13, 177 1 ; | Died 
June 21, 1845. 

Be still and know that I am God. 
Footstone: C. H. 

[Her maiden name was Barnard.] 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.'] 

114. In memory of | Mr. | Eleazer Howe, | 
who died | Jan. 27, 1836, | aged 75. 

Farewell dear friends and children too, 
For Christ has called me home. 
In a short time he'll call for you, 
Prepare yourselves to come. 

Footstone: E. H. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. J 

125. In memory of | Emily, | Daug. of Mr. 
Stephen & | Mrs. Susana Howe, | who died | April 
27, 1822 , I Nx, I y': 9 mo. & 23 days. 

Footstone: E. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 

\i(i-\i-l. Gilbert Howe, | died Oct. 12, 1849, 
l^t. 77. 
Lydia, I his wife died | Oct. i, 1820, | ^t. 46. 

[She was a daughter of Asa Howe.] 
[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

Footstone: G. H. 

\_Urn and Willow Tree.] 
128. In memory of | Mr. Hollis How, | who 
died I Sept. 24, 1828, | Rt. 34. 

Farewell dear friend we part in pain 
We only part to meet again 

Footstone: H. H. 

[From Vermont. A relative of the Joel Felton family, and died 
while on a visit to Marlborough.] 



200 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

129. Mrs. Lucy Howe, | died | Feb. 5, 1861 ; | 
aged 61 yrs. 1 1 ms. 

[Sculptor's mark :] Pratt, Wor. 

Footstone: L. H, 

[L/r» and Willow TreeJ^ 

130. In memory of | Mr. | Lyman B. Howe, | 
who died | Aug. 4, 1833, | Rt. 24. 

Like a fair flower that fades in early bloom 
In life's bright hour he met his early doom, 
Though harsh the stroke and most severe the rod. 
Cease murmur' r cease, it was a stroke from God. 

Footstone: L. B. H. 

My Husband. 

131. Lyman B. Howe, | died | Aug. 27, 1878, 
I R. 36 yrs. 

We parted on Earth trusting to | Meet again in Heaven. 
Faitful unto death. 

132-137. In memory of | Six Children of | Mr. 

Eleazer & | Mrs. Catharine Howe, | An infant died 

I July 22, 1792. I Another infant died | May 28, 

1793- 

Stephen died Aug. 12, | 1793, aged 2 yrs. 

Mary died March 22, | 1796, aged 6 yrs. 
Sophia died April 24, | 1797, aged 3 yrs. 
Orison died Oct. 27, | 181 1, aged i month. 
Footstone: Inf— t. | Inf— t | S. H. | M. H. | S. H. | O. H. 
\JJrn5 and Willow Tree.~\ 

138-139. In memory of | Mr. Sylvanus How, 
I who died | Sept. 15, 181 5, | Rt. 50. 

Also I Mrs. Sarah How, | his wife died Mar. 31 
I 1825, N.t. 61. 

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. 

Footstone: S. H. | S. H. 

[Mrs. Howe was a daughter of Joseph Gleason.j 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY, 20I 

ILoviMQ, 

\_A Rose Tree."] 

140. Evelina, | youngest daughter of | , John & 
Mary Loring, | died April 6, 1857, | aged 48 years. 

[^Urn and Willow Tree.'\ 

141. In memory of | John | Loring Esq. | who 
died I Feb. 24, 1827, | Mt. 77. 

Calm on the bosom of thy God, 
Fair spirit rest thee now ; 
E'en while with us thy footsteps trod, 
His seal was on thy brow. 

Footstone: J. L. 

\_J Tree.'\ 

142. Mary W. | wife of | John Loring, | died | 
Sept. 13, 1854, I Mt. 90. 

She is gathered to her final rest, 
We meet her here again no more ; 
She is sleeping on the earth's cold breast ; 
Where all the cares of life are o'er, 
We hope when called from earth away, 
To meet her in eternal day. 

Footstone: M. W. L. 

[ Urn and Willo-w Tree. ] 

143. In memory of | Mrs. Elizabeth, | wife of 
Mr. I Windsor Maynard, | who died | Nov. 13, 
1835, I i^t. 23. 

Death ! cruel death with keenest dart. 
Has pierced a mother to the heart 
And left his victim's friends to mourn 
O'er memories cold and icy urn. 

Footstone: E. M. 

144. Jennette a. Brigham | Wife of | Burleigh 
Morse, | died | April 25, 1854, | I£.t. 29. 

[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

Footstone: J. A. B. 
26 



202 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

Keiaton» 

145. Mary C. | dau. of | Hartwell & Mary | R. 
Newton, | died Aug. i, 1848, | JE. 11 weeks. 

An early blossom to [fade ?] 
[Last line illegible.] 

Footstone: M. C, N. 

146. Mary R. | wife of | Hartwell Newton, | 
died Aug. 3, 1851, | JE. 18 y'rs. 

Shed not for me the bitter tear, 
Nor fill the heart with vain regret ; 
'Tis but the casket that lies here 5 
The gem that filled it sparkles yet. 

Footstone: M. R. N. 

147. Albert Oaks, | died | Sept. i6, 1868, | JE. 
58 yrs. 5 mos. 

Footstone: A. O. 

[C. Witherbee Monument, North Face :] 

148. Catherine | Parker | died | Jan. 15, 1834, 
I i^t. 49. 

[Phelps Monument, North Face:] 

149. Elizabeth, | wife of | S. R. Phelps, | & 
previously of | Abra. Gates, | Died Apr. 17, 1863, | 

iEt. 74. • 

An exemplary wife. | A faithful friend. | A kind neighbor, | A de- 
vout Christian. | In duty active. | In suffering | Resigned and trustful. 
I She died, | As she had lived, | In the hope | Full of immortality. 
[She was a daughter of Daniel Brigham.] 

I 50-1 5 1. In memory of | Mrs. Emily Phelps, 
I wife of I Maj. Edward Phelps, | who died | Jan. 27, 
1836 ; I i5it. 29. Also in memory of | an Infant, who 
died I Aug. 25, 1835. 

Footstone: E. P. 

[A daughter of Eli and Lucy (Brigham) Rice.] 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 203 

[^Urn a?id Willow Tree.'] 

152. In memory of | Maj. | Merrick Phelps, | 
who died | Nov. ai, 1829: | lEt. 31. 

[Phelps Monument, Front :] 

153-154. S. R. Phelps | born | Dec. 3, 1788. | 
died I Dec. 8, 1871. 

Martha, | wife of | S. R. Phelps, | died Aug. 17, 
1829, I aged 39. 

[Phelps Monument, South Face :] 

155. WiNSLOw, I son of I S. R. & Martha | 
Phelps, I died Feb. 12, 1826, | Mt. 15 y'rs. 

[Sculptor's mark. :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

Footstones: Father | Mother | Winslow | Elizabeth 
On gate: 1854 | •^y^ | S. R. PHELPS 

[{/r» and Willow Tree.'\ 
156—157. In memory of | two Infants | who died 
I Sep. 26, I 1 83 1. I Children of | Mr. Edward & | 
Mrs. Emily Phelps. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. J 

158. In memory of | an infant Son of | Major 
Edward & | Mrs. Emily Phelps, | who died | April 

8, 1833. 

Htce. 

\_{Jrn and Willow Tree.] 

159. To memory of | Mrs. Abigail Rice, | wife 
of I Mr. Thomas Rice | who died | April 18, 1825, 

I ^t. 73. 
Footstone: A. R. 
[A daughter of John and Abigail Hapgood.J 

160. In memory of Abby | youngest daughter of 
I Jabez & Betsey Rice | Who died Feb. 6, 1846, | 

iEt. 18 yrs. 5 ms. 

Yea — though I walk through the valley | of the shadow of death I will fear no evih 

Footstone: A. R. 



204. MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ L/r/? and Willow Tree.'\ 

161. In memory of | Alice, | daughter of | 
Martin & Sally Rice, | who died Oct. 28, 1844, I 
aged 3 a years. 

Faith, faith alone, can lift the eye 

From off the lowly sod, — 
And bear the mourners thoughts on high, 

Near to the throne of God. 

Footstone: A. R. 

162. Anna Barnes | wife of | Willard Rice, | 
Died Aug. 7, 1876, | M. 87 ys. 

[ Urns and Willow Tree. ] 

163. The I Perishable Part of | Benjamin Rice, 
I under this stone is deposited. | He died April 23, 

1 8 II, I iEt. 71. 

Truly valuable as a Man, | And exemplary as a Christian. 

He filled the Soil with Grain, the Rills he led, 
Through his rich Fields, along his fruitful Bowers j 
Now, therefore, Earth ! bear lightly on his Head, 
His hoary Head, and shade his Grave with Flowers. 

Footstone: [A Tree] B. R. 

\JJrn and Willow Tree.'] 

164. A Memento of | Benjamin Rice Esq. | who 
was born July 8, | a. d. 1774: Graduated at | Har- 
vard University | a. d. 1796: and died | Sept. 24, 

An upright Magistrate, | A valuable citizen, | And A sincere 
Christian. 

The memory of the Just is blessed. 

Footstone: B. R. 

165. Betsey Rice, | Wife of | Jabez Rice, | died 
Dec. 31. I 1845. I ^t- 59 Yrs. 

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. 

Footstone: B. R. 

[A daughter of Daniel Stevens.] 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 205 

[L't/V and Willozv Tree.~\ 
166. In memory of | Betsy Rice, | Daughter of 
I Capt. Eli & Mrs. | Lucy Rice. | who died Aug. 27, 
1 8 1 9, I aged 1 1 years. 

How pleasant it was to see 

This youth of early piety, 

Whose lips and life did both proclaim 

Her God and Saviour's glorious name. 

[J. Rice Monument, East Face :] 

167-168. Caroline Elizabeth | died | July 25, 
1838, I Aged i7y'rs. 

William, | died | Sept. 7, 1839, | Aged 11 y'rs. 
Children of J. & B. Rice. 

Q. Rice Monument, Front :] 

169. Jonathan Rice, | died | Dec. 4, 1859, | 
Aged 73 y'rs. 

[South Face :] 

170. Betsey, | Wife of | Jonathan Rice, | Died 
June 20, 1874, I iEt. 84 yrs. 10 mo's. 

[A daughter of Aaron Brigham.] 

[North Face :] 

171. Dr. Sarah A. Rice, | Died | Jan. 2, 1887, 
I Aged 61, yrs. 

[Sculptor's mark :] H. H. Dresser, Lowell. 

On small Stones: Father | Mother | C.E.R. | W.R. ( S.A.R. 

[E. Rice Monument, Front:] 

172. Edward Rice, | died | May 19, 1871, | R. 
87 yrs. 2 ms. 

[North Face :] 

173. Susannah F. Rice, | died | June 19, 1883, 
I N., 94 yrs. 7 ms. 

[A daughter of Joel and Susannah (Hunt) Felton.] 

174. Eli Rice Esq. | died | May 4, 1851, | aged 
73- 

" The memory of the just is blessed." 
[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 



2o6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ t/r» and Willow T'ree.'j 

175. Sacred | to the memory of | Miss | Eliza- 
beth K. I daughter of Mr. Jabez | and Mrs. Betsy 
Rice, I who died | Dec. 20, 1836, | iEt. 24. 

No pain, no grief, no anxious fear 
Invade thy bounds ; no mortal woes ; 
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
While angels watch its safe repose. 

Footstone: E. K. R. 

176. George Rice, | June 30, 1847, I ^g^^ 34 
years. 

Footstone: G. R. 

[Rice Monument, Front :] 

177-178. George E. Rice, | died May 6, 1880, 
I JE. 61 yrs. 1 1 ms. 
Charles E. Rice, | died July 19, 1877, | JE. 23 
yrs. 6 ms. 

[Sculptor's mark :] M. Shine. 

[Rice Monument, East Face :] 

179—180. Gershom Rice, | died April 11, 1837. 
Susannah Rice, | died Apr. 18, 1837. 

Farewell vain world your charms I bid adieu ; 
My saviour thought me to abandon you. 

Small stones: S. A. R. A. B. R. 

[This lot has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[Mrs. Susanna Rice was a daughter of Thaddeus Howe.] 

[J Rose Tree.'\ 

181. George Franklin | Son of George & | 
Lucilla B. Rice. | Died April 5, 1847. I ^^- ^ "^s. & 
11 ds. 

Sweet bud of hope, twas thine to bloom 
In fairer climes mid brighter suns. 
Sleep on my babe, thou loved and blest ; 
I would not break thy peaceful rest. 

Footstone: G. F. R. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 207 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

iSa. In memory of | Miss Hannah, | Daughter 
of Mr. Martin | and Mrs. Sally Rice, | who died Oct. 
31, I 1838, ^t. 34 ys. 4 m' I & 23 days. 

Dearest sister, thou hast left us, 
Here thy loss we deeply feel. 
But 'tis God who hath bereft us, 
He can all our sorrows heal. 
Yet again we hope to meet thee, 
When the day of life is fled. 
Then in heaven we hope to greet thee, 
Where no farewell tear is shed. 

Footstone; H. R. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

183. Erected | In memory of | Mrs. Lovina 
Rice, | Wife of | Mr. Peter Rice, | who died | Dec. 
23, 1 8 12, I ^t. 61. 

Religion bears our spirits up 
Whilst we expect that blessed hope 
The bright appearance of the Lord, 
And faith stands leaning on his word. 

Footstone: [A Tree] L. R. 

j[She was a daughter of Joseph and Grace Howe.] 

184. Lucy, | Wife of | Eli Rice Esq. | died | 
Nov. 26, 1850, I aged 71. 

" Hope wipes the tear from sorrow's eye, 
While faith points upward to the sky." 
[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols. 
[A daughter of Winslow and Elizabeth Brigham.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

185. In memory of ( Martin Rice, | who died 
June 12, 1844, I aged G";}^ years. 

Tis ours to live in hopeful trust. 

Nor murmur nor complain ; 
Our Father doeth all things well, 

And let us trust his name. 

Footstone: M, R. 



208 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

1 86. In memory of | Martin L. | Son of | Mr. 
Martin and | Mrs. Sally Rice ; | who died | April 29, 
1825 : I N.t. 10 mo. & 11 days. 

As of such is the kingdom of heaven. 

Footstone: M. L. R. 

\_Palm Bra?iches.'\ 

187. Erected | Here in Memory of | Mr. 
Matthias Rice, | Son of | Mr. Peter & Mrs. 
Lovina Rice, | who died | at Orange in Vermont | 
May 9"": 1796. \ Mt. 23. 

When flattering prospects were I brightning before him, his | Sun 
went down. 

Footstone: B. R. (from another grave.) 

188-189. Matthias Rice, | died | June 8, 1841, 
I lEt. 38 yrs. II mos. 
Martha C. | his wife | died Jan. 20, 1883, | Mt. 
79 yrs. 3 mos. 

[A daughter of Caleb and Martha (Brigham) Brigham.] 
[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

190. In Memory of | Mrs. Persis Rice, | Wife 
of I Deacon Benjamin Rice, | who died | Jan.4, 1821, 
in the | 30th year of her | age. 

A prudent woman — a devout Christian. 

Here shall the virtues, which her soul possess'd 
With sweet remembrance soothe a husband's breast. 

Footstone: >|c | P. R. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

191. In memory of | Mr. | Peter Rice. | who 
died I Dec. 9, 1826. | in his 78 year. 

Blessed are the dead | who die in the Lord 

Footstone: P. R. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 209 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

191. Mr. Peter Rice, | Son of | Dea. Eli and | 
Mrs. Lucy Rice, | died | Feb. 25, 1841, | iEt. 26. 

Improve your reason while you have it. 
[Sculptor's mark :] I. N. Stone. 

Footstone: P. R. 

\lJrn and Willow Tree.~^ 

193. Ruth Sophia, | Daughter of | Martin & 
Sally Rice. | Born Aug. 5, 1821, | Died Apr. 24, 
1843. 

'Tis well, that she hath met her God, 

In the purity of youth, — 
Ere she had ceased to worship Him, 

In spirit and in truth. 
[Sculptors' mark :] Kinneys, Worcester. 

Footstone: R. S. R. 

194. Sally, | wife of | Martin Rice, | died Apr. 

I, 1871, I R. 87 yrs. 

[She was a daughter of Jabez and Alice (Howe) Rice.] 

195. In Memory of | Sarah, | wife of | Eber 
Rice; | died | March 7, 1846, | Aged 66. 

Here rests in death's embrace my mother's dust. 
How safe are those who're held in Jesus' trust. 
How peaceful here the slumbering ashes rest. 
Mingling with mother earth — no foes molest. 

Footstone: S. R. 

[Rice Monument, North Side :] 

196-197. Sarah A. | wife of G. E. Rice, | died 
I Aug. 30, 1862, I iEt. 37. 
Anna B. | their dau. | died Oct. 11, 1862, | R\.. 9 
w'ks. 

[ IJrn and Willow Tree. ] 

198. In Memory of | Mrs. Susanna Rice, | 
Relict of I Mr. Benjamin Rice, | who died | Feb. 19, 
1826, I aged 82 years, | & 3 months. 

Footstone: S. R. 

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2 10 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

199. Miss I Susanna Rice, | daughter of | Benj. 
& Susanna | Rice, | died Dec. 9, 1849, | aged 78 
years. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

[ L^r// and Willow T'ree.'] 

200. Mr. I Thomas Rice, | died | Oct. 28, 1840, 
I Aged 92 yrs. & | 1 1 mos. 

Ye living men, come view the ground, 
Where you must shortly lie. 

Footstone: T. R. 

[This grave has a Revolutionary marker.] 

201. WiLLARD Rice | died | March 14, 1855, | 
iEt. 60. 

[^Gun, Sword, Shield, Flag, Laurel, Flowers, etc.~\ 

101. Austin W. Russell | died March 18, 1887, 
I Aged 53. 

We see the still. 
[Markers: U. S. Shield and M. F. D.] 

\_GuJi, Sword, Shield, Flag, Laurel, Flowers, etc."^ 

203. Benjamin F. Russell | died | at Lincoln 
Hospital I Washington D. C. | Oct. 26, 1863, I Aged 
26 yrs. 

The faithful Soldier receives his reward. 
[Sculptor's mark :] G. F. Witherell, Lowell. 

[Marker: U. S. Shield.] 

[J. S. Witherbee Monument, East Face :] 

204. Harriette Maria, | wife of | Henry O. 
Russell I & only daughter of | Jabez S. & Harriett | 
Witherbee, | died Mar. 19, 1859, | aged 29 years. 

[Russell Monument, Front:] 

205-207. Henry O. Russell | i 827-1903 
His Wife | Mary A. Fay | i 841-1880 
Sumner F. | i 874-1 874 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 211 

[Front of Stone :] 

IDA 

[Reverse :] 

•208. Ida Augusta, | Dau. of L. H. & | S. R. 
Russell, I died | Aug. 11, 1856, | JE. 1 yr. 10 ms. 16 
ds. 

[_Gun, Sword, Flag, Shield, laurel. Flowers, etc.'^ 

209. John M. Russell | Killed at Gettysburg, 
I July I, 1863, I Aged 11 yrs. 

The faithful Soldier receives his reward. 

[Marker: U. S. Shield.] 

[Otis Russell Monument, Front:" 

210-21 1. Otis Russell, | died Jan. 24, 1856, 
I Mt. 62. 

Gone from our home, but not our hearts. 

LoviNA, I wife of Otis Russell, | died | Aug. 28, 
1883, I IE. 82 ys. 10 ms. 

Rest Mother. 
[Sculptor's mark :] D. Nichols, Lowell. 

[East Side :] 

212. SOPHRONIA A. RuSSELL | 1839-I903. 

[The date of her birth in the Marlborough Town Records is March 

26, 1835.] 

[South Side :] 

213. WiNSLOw B. I Son of | Otis & Lovina Rus- 
sell, I died Jan. 31, 1820, | ^t. 2 yrs. 

Small stones: Father Mother Sumner 

She left I precious | memories 

WiNSLow S. A. R. 

[Face of Stone :] 

MOTHER 

[Reverse :] 

214. Serena Rice | Wife of | L. H. Russell, | 
died I Oct. 17, 1880, \ IE. G\. 

[Marker: W. R. C. 35] 

[A daughter of Abel and Betsey (Hunt) Rice.] 



2 12 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

215—222. Formerly entombed on | this spot lie 
the remains | of Daniel Stevens Esq. And | those 
of his mother, his | wife, her mother, a daughter | and 
three grandchildren. 

He died Sept. 29, 1852, | Age 81 years, and 15 
days. [ He represented the town | in the General 
Court, at Boston, for five years ; | and acted as Justice 
of I the Peace for twenty years. 

223. A I Memento | of | Affection | by | Rev. 
I Daniel W. Stevens, | To | Daniel Waldo Stevens 
I Son of I Levi L. & Mary E. | Stevens. 

224-226. Capt. I John Stevens, | Died Feb. 3, 
1822, I Aged 45 yrs. 

Adeline, | Daughter of John & Mary Stevens, | 
Died Feb. 7, 1836, | Aged 28 yrs. 

Mary, | Wife of John Stevens, | Died May 12, 
1859, I Aged 76 yrs. 

[Sculptor's mark :] P. Nugent, Wor. 

Footstones: A. S. M. S. 

227-228. Levi L. Stevens | Died | Mar. 9, 
1906, I Aged 81 yrs. | 4 ms. 

Ellen A. Salisbury | his wife | Passed to higher 
life I April 21, 1899, | Aged 74 yrs. 

229. A I Token | of | Love | by | Mary Bispham 
& I Catharine Stevens | to | Mary Catharine 
Stevens, | Daughter of | Levi L. & Mary E. 
Stevens. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 213 

230. A I Testimonial | of | Love | by | Levi L. 
Stevens, | to his | Wife | Mary Elizabeth Bispham. 
I Born I May 6, 1827. | Died | July 9, 1849. 
Footstone: M. E. B. S. 

[J Tree.'] 

231 Joseph T. Symes | died | Mar. 9, 1835, I 
Nj. 11 y'rs. 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

232. Sacred | To the Memory of | Lieut. Joseph 
Trowbridge, | Who departed this life | Nov. 25, 
1808, I R. 38. 

Here may you bathe your weary soul 
In seas of heavenly rest, 
And not a wave of trouble roll 
Across your peaceful breast. 

Footstone: J. T. 

[y/ Star.-] 

233. In memory of | Lucy Trowbridge, | daugh- 
ter of Joseph I & Lucy Trowbridge, | who died Oct. 
20, 1802, I N.. 4 years. 

Footstone: L. T. 

\Double Stone with Willow Trees.] 

234-235. Maria Louisa | died May 8, 1829, | 
Aged 4 years. 

Harriot Lovina | died July 15, 1829, | Aged 13 
months. 

Children of Mr. William | & Mrs. Mary Trow- 
bridge. 

Of such is the Kingdom of God. 

Footstone: M. L. T. H. L. T. 



2 14 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[ L/r« and Willow Tree.'^ 

IT^G. In memory of | Mrs. Mary, | wife of Mr. 
William | F. Trowbridge, | who died | Feb. i, 1831, 
I Mt. 2^ years & | 6 months. 
Footstone: M. T, 
[Her maiden name was Stevens.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. ] 

237. In memory of | Mary S. | daughter of Mr. 
William | & Mrs. Mary Trowbridge, | who died 
April 14, I 1829, aged 11 years | & 7 months. 

Life's fairest flowers are soonest nipt, 
By Death's cold hand. 

Footstone: M. S. T. 

238-239. Levi Ward, | died | June 26, 1836, | 

Nancy, | His Wife | Died Dec. 5, 1877, | iE. 91. 

240. In memory of | Catherine Williams, | 
who died April 13, 1818, | aged 29. 

" A friend when dead is but removed from sight, 

Sunk in the lustre of eternal light ; 

And when the parting storms of life are o'er, 

May yet rejoice us on a happier shore." 
[Sculptor's mark :] A. Gary fecit, Boston. 
Footstone: I. D. (from another grave.) 

[ Urns and Willozv Tree. ] 

241. Erected | In memory of | Cap' George 
Williams, | who died | Jan. 2, 18 13, | ^t. 76. 

Then cease, fond nature, dry thy tears, 
Religion points on high ; 
There everlasting spring appears. 
And joys that never die. 

Footstones: [A Tree] G. W. 



BRIGHAM CEMETERY. 215 

[ t/r/; and Willow Tree.'\ 

1^1. Sacred | to the memory of | Widow | Molly 
Williams, | relict of | Capt. George Williams, j who 
died Dec. 8, 18 19, | lEt. 82. 

Can reason's dictates be obey'd ? 
So weak, alas ! her strongest aid : 

let religion then be nigh, 
Her consolations never die. 

Footstone: >Jc | M. W. 
[Maiden name McPherson.] 

243. Polly, | wife of | Thomas Williams. 

[The lower part of this stone has been cut ofF and the top reset. 
Mrs. Williams's maiden name was Ball.] 

[ Urn and Willow Tree. 1 

244. Mr. Thomas Williams. | died | May 3, 
1834, I iEt. 71. 

My God I own my sentence just, 
As nature does decay, 

1 give my body to the dust, 
To sleep among the clay. 

Footstone: T. W. 

[A Revolutionary marker stands here.] 

[C. Witherbee Monument, Front :] 

245-246. Caleb | Witherbee | died | Jan. 3, 
1853, I Mt. 73. 

Hephzibah, I his wife, | Died Mar. 4, 1867, | lEt. 

C. WITHERBEE 

[South Face :] 

247-250. Nancy M. | died Nov. 11, 1807, | Mt. 
1 1 mo's. 

Nancy M. | died Nov. 21, 1829, | lEt. 21 y'rs. 
Sarah B. | died Sept. 27, 1840, | Mt. 11 y'rs. 
Elijah B. | died Feb. 20, 1847, | ^t. 43 y'rs. 
Children of | Caleb & Hephzibah | Witherbee. 



2l6 MARLBOROUGH INSCRIPTIONS. 

[Small Stones in C. Witherbee Lot :] 

251. Charles Frederic, | Born | Sept. 10, 1837. 
I Died I Jan. 25, 1839. 

252. Charles Frederic, j Born | June 30, 1839. 
I Died I Aug. 14, 1840. 

Children of N. & | Mary Witherbee. 

[Sculptors' mark :] Andrews & Winter, Lowell. 

Footstones: C. P. C. W. S. B. W. H. W. N. M. W. 

[J. S. Witherbee Monument, Front :] 

253-254. Jabez S. Witherbee | died | Dec. 2, 
1862, I iEt. 60 yrs. 

Harriet | his wife, | Died Mar. 7, 1889, | i^t. 
84 yrs. 

Footstones: Father Mother Francis John 

[South Face :] 

255. JohnD. I died June 10,1836, | ^2y's4mo's. 

256. An Infant Son | died Feb. 8, 1837, | ^ 7 w'ks. 

257. Francis B. | died Feb. 6, 1848, | ^ 6 yrs. 

258. George W. | died at | San Francisco, Cal. | 
Jan. 6, 1 85 1, I JE 28 y'rs. 

Children of | Jabez S. & Harriet | Witherbee. 

[Small Stone in Witlierbee Lot :] 

259. Harriette 

[Sculptor's mark :] H. I. Dresser, Lowell. 

260. James B. Wright, | died | July 31, 1875, 
I ^. 75- 

Footstone: W. R. (from another grave). 




Index 

of Surnames in the notes and those which do not appear in 
alphabetical order. 



Adams, 150. 
Arnold, 152. 

Ball, 215. 

Banister, 72. 

Barnard, 142, 165, 199. 

Barnes, 18, 21, 23, 29, 39,43, 59, 126, 

185, 188. 
Barrett, 47, 49, 99. 
Beaman, 23, 39. 

Bigelow, 18, 34, 37, 45, 76, 156, 161. 
Bowker, 112. 
Boyd, 22. 
Bragg, 31, 182. 
Breck, 103, 167. 
Bridge, 184. 
Brigham, 11, 12, 14, 26, 37, 39, 48, 

69. 77, 134, 141, H^, 143, 14s, 

148, 156, 183, 202, 207. 
Brooks, 38, 105. 
Brown, 55, 140, 160. 
Bruce, 90. 
Burnet, 35, 113. 
Bush, 96. 

Cass, 100. 
Cazneau, 52. 
Chamberlain, 187. 
Clark, 66. 
Cogswell, 32, 89. 
Colburn, 31. 
Cole, 47. 
Collins, 191. 
Cranston, 35. 

Dexter, 91, 170. 

Fairbanks, 118. 
Fay, 23, 29. 
Felton, 27, 29, 205. 
Forbes, 1 1 . 
Frost, 139. 

Gale, 74, 76. 
Gales, 40. 

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Garfield, 45, 76. 
Gates, 96, 182. 
Gleason, 200. 
Goodale, 62. 
Gott, 188. 
Gove, 68. 
Graves, 49, 192. 

Hager, 145. 

Hapgood, 13, 203. 

Harrington, 20. 

Hartshorn, 91. 

Hill, 67. 

Hitchcock, 79. 

Holman, 41. 

Hosmer, 1 14. 

Howe, 10, 18, 20, 29, 38, 45, 50, 51, 
62, 69, 76, 77, 93, 121, 160, 167, 
169, 174, 184, 189, 192, 195, 206, 
207. 

Hunt, 44, 192, 205, 211. 

Hunting, 191. 

Jennings, 36. 

Kendall, 85. 
Kerlcy, 38, 135. 

Manson, 183. 
Maynard, 36, 147. 
McPherson, 215. 
Mixer, 109. 
Moore, 17, 91, 119. 
Morse, 59, 104, 117. 

Newton, 39, 59, 72, 98, 146, 160. 
Nourse, 74. 

Palfrey, 47. 
Perkins, 32. 
Perry, 197. 
Peters, 1 1 3f, 1 19. 
Phelps, 79, 195. 

Rice, 16, 35, 39, 44, 59, 'o', ^^i, 
182, 184, 188, 189, 202, 211. 



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INDEX. 



Robinson, 46, 50. 
Russell, 18. 

Sawyer, 95. 

Smith, 35, 123. 

Stevens, 68, 128, 142, 204, 214. 

Stone, 50. 

Stow, 39, 47, 73, 104, 123, 144, 167. 

Stratton, 26. 

Taylor, 186. 
Thompson, 183. 



Ward, 24, 25, 50, 51, 112, 12S 

Warren, loi, 108, 156. 

Weeks, 44, 54, 79. 

Wheeler, 38. 

Whitcomb, 44. 

Wilder, 89. 

Williams, I 34, 192. 

Wilson, 194. 

Wood, 185. 

Woods, 71, 91, 100, 105, 134. 

Woodward, 93, 121. 



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